Job Description

Company Overview:

Located directly on the shores of the picturesque Chesapeake Bay and minutes from the charm and history of our state's capital city, BayWoods of Annapolis is Maryland's premiere waterfront Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Established in 2003, our community offers a variety of amenities that are uniquely ours, including walking trails, waterfront boardwalk, deck with panoramic views, and a pier.

BayWoods is a close-knit community assisted living facility. We offer superior care to our residents due to our excellent resident-to-caregiver ratios. Because of the dedication and passion of our staff,

BayWoods has earned the distinction of being the Best Retirement Community in Annapolis from 2017-20 by What's Up Magazine and Great Place to Work

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2024-2025.

When you work at BayWoods of Annapolis, you'll work in a supportive environment that appreciates their employees and inspires you to make a difference with our seniors!

Job Details:

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision; company-matched 401k; paid time off; company paid life insurance; tuition reimbursement. Part-time benefits include company matched 401k, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and rectal medications as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with facility policy and regulations. Assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment. Follow the facility's procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications. Assist the Nurse in monitoring and documenting all aspects of self-administration. Promptly notify the Nurse of any failure to properly take any "self-administered" medications. Ensures all medications are properly labeled. Follows facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction or discarding of medications. Follows facility procedures governing drug receipt errors including notifying the delivery source and charge nurse. Follows procedure in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the attending physician discontinues medications. Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents. Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration. Follows administration protocol. Records administration of the medication on resident's medication administration record. Discards medication refused or otherwise not given and records on medication administration record. Reports medication errors or reactions to medications immediately to the charge nurse, who, in turn, reports to the resident's attending physician and completes the necessary documentation. Signs and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet. Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration. Follows administration protocol. Can be a team leader and supervise CNA staff. Reports all resident changes in condition promptly to the Nurse. Reports all allegations, accidents, and incidents to the Nurse. Maintain infection control practices Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned; completes Relias training on time every month. Familiarity with emergency procedures and may be required to assist with evacuations

Qualifications:

Must possess basic math skills and the ability to communicate effectively using various means; the ability to understand measurements and conversions is required. simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions. Prior geriatric medicine tech experience preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Registration with State registry required. Successful completion of State approved Medicine Technician Course, and when applicable, the continuing education course.

Physical Requirements/Working conditions:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to infectious diseases or conditions; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the workday. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally. Requires slip resistant shoes to be worn. Considered "essential personnel" during emergencies such as but not limited to pandemics.

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical and mental disability, National origin, genetic information, or marital status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Free parking Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Certified Medicine Technician (Required)
Work Location: In person