Parkshore - Certified Nursing Assistants and Medication Managers

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Parkshore is a lakefront retirement community located in Seattle's picturesque Madison Park neighborhood. Our dedication to our residents is matched only by our passion for our team, and we are currently growing!  As a Transforming Age community, Parkshore is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/parkshore , and find your happy place here!
 
Why Parkshore?
 
Work/Life Balance: We have multiple shifts and flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Retirement for our full time team members, as well as Generous Paid Time Off and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! 
A culture of FUN and commitment to the care of our residents, our communities and each other
Your opinion matters: We share ideas, we listen and work together to make great things happen

We have an amazing opportunity for a 

to join our team!

These roles pays $22 to $30 per hour DOE and Med Manager certification.

Our Certified Nursing Assistants 

• Read, understand, and follow the resident’s individually designed ADL directives.
• Make accurate chart notes daily on residents’ conditions, and chart on flow sheets and report any changes to supervisor.
• Assist residents with bathing, use of facilities, oral hygiene, grooming, nail clipping, and dressing.
• Assist in serving meals, leading and attending activities.
• Remain current with all changes regarding residents and department operations; check schedules and activities to assist residents as necessary.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents.
• Record vital signs and conditions on a scheduled basis or as needed.
• Provide verbal and physical assists to residents in transfers/ambulation.
• Answer calls for assistance promptly and report any possible safety hazards.
• Maintain neat and clean work areas.
• Keep resident rooms in order; provides comfortable, clean, safe environment at all times; dress residents as conditions require.
• Ensure assigned residents are provided an opportunity to participate in social, physical, creative, and spiritual activities of their choice.
• Perform other duties as assigned

CNAs who are also Medication Managers:

• Prepare and pass medication for residents as ordered by a physician, reporting any medication errors, side effects or problems to supervisor or physician.
• Document administration or refusal of medication in required format and style.
• Maintain documentation and communication log in accordance with required procedures, using electronic system when appropriate.
• Reorder meds as needed, following appropriate protocols.
• Following medication policies and procedures is responsible for the delivery, ordering, re-ordering, storage, documentation and destruction of medications.
• Insures that medication is available when needed through on time refills. Orders labs as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional specialized training
• Must have a current CNA/NAR/HCA license in good standing.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Certified Medication Aide/Medication Manager (for those hired as CNA/Medication Manager)
• Must be able to read/write/speak sufficiently in English in order to complete responsibilities of the position.
• Completion of background check, drug test, and may require other pre-employment tasks such as fingerprint, physical, and TB test as required by state/local guidelines.