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Celebrating our new employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday! *New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately upon hire!

We offer flexible hours and shift differential!

As a CNA, you will have the unique opportunity to positively impact our residents every day. You will partner with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare staff, and under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), positively represent the facility, providing routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care.

This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation and providing a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

As a CNA you will, provide assistance in activities of daily living and complete necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed
Collect patient data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care
Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to the licensed nurse
Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice
Provide necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional
May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians and ancillary personnel
. Qualifications:

As a CNA, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CNA in good standing
1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility preferred
Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in nurse aide techniques
Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations
Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation
Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Physical Setting:

Long term care
License/Certification:

CNA in Kansas (Required)
Work Location: In person
When in doubt, Apply! We are working hard to bring on the right people to create a positive experience for our residents!

Number of job openings: 5

Apply by 09/27/2024

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Tanglewood Health and Rehab
5015 SW 28th St.
Topeka, KS 66614
United States

Celebrating our new employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday! *New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately upon hire!

CMA- Certified Medication Aide

Weekends 6a-2p &
PRN
As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer and document medications given to facility residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within regulatory time frames. In addition, the CMA will monitor residents’ vital signs as indicated; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine

Job Responsibilities

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide will:

Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur
Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports
Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response
Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration
Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures
Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have:

6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility preferred
Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration and knowledge of possible side effects
Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations
Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices
Professional conduct and ethics
Job Type: Part-time

Number of job openings: 3

Apply by 09/27/2024

Schedule:

Day shift
License/Certification:

CMA in Kansas (Required)
Work Location: In person

Apply on Indeed OR call 785-273-0886

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Tanglewood Health and Rehab
5015 SW 28th St.
Topeka, KS 66614
United States