Medication Aide - Full Time Days - Weekend Program

Help us fulfill TABITHA'S PURPOSE to empower people (including YOU) to LIVE JOYFULLY, AGE GRATEFULLY.

Benefits:

Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Extra $5.00 per hour on all hours worked, on top of other applicable shift differentials
• 403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Account
• Workforce Development Opportunities

Weekend Only Program Full-Time Status:

• TEAMember will work 36 hours per weekend on Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 6am to 6:30pm.
• TEAMember will be allowed a request off in accordance with the PTO policy once time is accrued. The weekend program requires a 30-day notice for all requests off.
• TEAMember will be assigned every 6^th weekend off.
• Holidays that fall on the scheduled weekend day are included as part of the regular weekend schedule unless a request off was made (in accordance with the PTO policy and with 30 days' notice).

1. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence.
2. Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new employees.
3. Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation.
4. Prioritizes assignments, making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/ overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs, call lights, when necessary.
5. Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Tabitha, regardless of TEAMember preference.
6. Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
7. Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times.
8. Prepares and administers medications and treatments, under the direction of the RN, within scope of practice as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures.
9. Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary, based on training.

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability of 50 - pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Tabitha's discretion.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 6 months experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.

CREDENTIALS: CNA Certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry, required. Med Aide Certification in good standing as demonstrated by inclusion on the Nebraska State Registry required. CPR required or willing to obtain within a month of employment. All certifications must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee.

EEO Disability/Veteran