CNA/RMA [Assisted Living & Memory Support]
Company: Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Inc
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Harbor's Edge is a premier resort-style Continuing
Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on the harbor in Norfolk,
Virginia. Harbor's Edge has a $225 million expansion underway, the
River Tower, that includes an additional 24-story tower, doubling
the square footage and adding 147 residential living units and 20
assisted living units. When complete, Harbor's Edge will have 300
residential units in addition to a 33 bed (Medicare/Private Pay)
Skilled Nursing unit and 80 Assisted Living/Memory Care units. The
Community will employ approximately 300 employees.Harbor's Edge is
looking for a highly motivated and skilled Full-Time Registered
Medication Aide to join our Team. He/she will be responsible for
providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance in
accordance to each resident's individualized support plan and
personal outcomes.ResponsibilitiesFollows individualized plan of
care for each assigned residentAssists patients with activities of
daily living (ADLs) as neededChecks and records vital signs and
weights; collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens; and assists
with bowel and bladder needsAdministers medications or treatments
under the direction of a Licensed NurseAssists residents with
transfers and ambulation as directed and ordered by the physician
using proper body mechanics; use of facility gait belts, back
supports, and mechanical devices is requiredEncourages residents to
participate in recreational activities and assists residents in
getting to activitiesProvides transportation for residents within
facility and, at times, accompanies to appointments outside
facilityResponds to urgent calls as neededReports and documents
daily careHelps admit and discharge residents according to facility
procedureAttends in-service classes and staff meetingsPerforms
other duties as assignedRequirements:QualificationsMust be at least
18 years oldHigh school diploma/GED at a minimumCertified Nursing
Assistant Certification in the Commonwealth of VirginiaRegistered
Medication Aide licensed in the State of VirginiaTrained in
medication administration in accordance with physician's orders and
consistent with the standards of practice in A Resource Guide for
Medication Management for Persons Authorized Under the Drug Control
Act approved VA Nursing Bd with supervisionAt least one year of
relevant experienceExperience and knowledge of medical terminology,
medical records management, and medical supplies and equipmentAn
up-beat and engaging personalityGenuine desire to work with the
elderly and/or disabledMust be able to exert 50-100 lbs of force to
assist elderly in and out of wheelchairsAble to follow spoken and
written instructionsMust be able to deal tactfully with personnel,
residents, family members, visitors, and the general publicCPR and
First Aid Trained with a valid certificate/cardPI201776804
Keywords: Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Inc, Norfolk , CNA/RMA [Assisted Living & Memory Support], Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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