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Job Description CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT Are you an experienced CNA with exceptional caregiving skills and enjoys working with patients in a home setting? We are looking for individuals that have experience providing the following personal care and companionship services: • Grooming, • Dressing, • Bathing, • Incontinence, • Ambulatory Assistance, • Oral Hygiene, • Meal Preparation, • Medication Reminders, • Light Housekeeping, • Errands, • Monitor Vitals, • Diet, • Nutrition and Exercise, • Grocery Shopping Transportation, • 12+ months experience working in a health care facility or home care is preferred, • Must be able to pass a criminal history check and a drug screening, • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of procedures performed by a Certified Nursing Assistant Required Credentials: • CNA certification in the State of Georgia, • CPR Certification, • First Aid Certification, • TB/PPD, • Valid Drivers License, • Valid Auto Insurance To apply for the CNA position, please complete the application. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Monthly supplemental insurance contribution, • Flexible schedule Join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and earn a $200 bonus after completing your first 40 hours of work! Apply now to start your rewarding career with us! We service Fulton, Cobb, and Dekalb Counties Why we are the RIGHT TEAM! • Daily pay available, • Flexible scheduling, • Access to Leadership, • Client and Caregiver referral bonus, • Caregiver of the Month recognition, • Employee incentives gift cards, bonuses, • Recognition, celebrations, and great team interaction!, • A company with a great reputation and National awards! Perform personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to: • Personal Hygiene, • Ambulation/Transfers, • Dressing/Shaving, • Preparing meals and snacks according to instructions, • Accompanying patients on errands or medical appointments, • Providing hospice supportive care, • Medication reminders, • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, • Assisting with blood glucose monitoring, • Care of bed-bound patients, • Incontinence care, • Hoyer lift, • Personal care, • Range of Motion Exercises, • Foley care, • Companionship

Job Description Description: Caring Hands United, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, Part Time, PCA or Certified Nursing Assistant in Atlanta, Ga and surrounding areas. This person will be able to work within our client's homes providing support with daily living tasks and personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Staffing Coordinator. Also, they must be able to travel to one or more client locations in the community and trainings. We also offer flexible scheduling. Duties: • Assist clients in personal care, learning skills, and performing daily living skills, • Participates in recreational/social activities, light house-keeping, and grocery shopping, • May accompany client's to appointments and activities, • Previous experience working in a health care facility or home care is preferred but we also train motivated caregivers, • Must be able to pass a criminal history check and a drug screening, • CNA certification in the State of Georgia or PCA certification, • CPR Certification, • First Aid Certification, • TB/PPD, • Valid Drivers License, • Valid Auto Insurance #ZR Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Company parties, • Flexible schedule Serving Fulton, Cobb, and DeKalb Counties Join our team and earn a $200 bonus after your first 40 hours! Start your rewarding career with us today! Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual seeking a fulfilling career? Right at Home, a leading in-home care provider, is looking for passionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our dynamic team. Help us empower individuals to live comfortably and independently in their own homes! Why choose Right at Home? We value our CNAs! • Get paid daily: Access your earnings when you need them., • Flexible schedules: We work with you to create a schedule that fits your life. Prefer 12-hour shifts? We've got them!, • Be recognized & rewarded: We appreciate our caregivers and show it through our recognition and rewards programs., • Award-winning Employer: Right at Home has been recognized as an Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse!, • Earn More with Referrals: Refer a qualified friend and receive a bonus!, • Provide essential personal care, assisting clients with activities of daily living, including:, • Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming), • Ambulation and transfers (safe movement and mobility), • Meal preparation and assistance, • Errands and medical appointment companionship, • Light housekeeping, • Perform specialized care activities directed by a Right at Home nurse, such as:, • Hospice supportive care, • Medication reminders, • Range of motion exercises, • Care for bed-bound patients, • Incontinence care, • Experience with Hoyer lifts, personal care, range of motion exercises, companionship, and light cleaning., • A genuine passion for helping others and a commitment to providing compassionate care., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Responsibilities • Assist with daily living activities, • Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing, • Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises, • Provide adjunct patient care, • Monitor food intake, • Monitor vital signs, • Collaborate with other healthcare professionalsQualifications, • High school diploma/GED, • Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, • First aid and CPR-certified, • Basic computer skills, • Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines, • Excellent communication and interpersonal spills, • Ability to lift heaving objects, • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation, • Ability to work with limited supervision, • Compassionate, respectful, ethical

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Responsibilities • Assist with daily living activities, • Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing, • Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises, • Provide adjunct patient care, • Monitor food intake, • Monitor vital signs, • Collaborate with other healthcare professionalsQualifications, • High school diploma/GED, • Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, • First aid and CPR-certified, • Basic computer skills, • Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines, • Excellent communication and interpersonal spills, • Ability to lift heaving objects, • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation, • Ability to work with limited supervision, • Compassionate, respectful, ethical

Job Description Assured and associates personal care of GA is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. We are recruiting compassionate dependable self-driven caregivers. Having great customer service skills and being a excellent team player. We are a home health provider and the clients care will be provided in the clients home. Responsibilities: • Around the clock hand washing, Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This includes assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting transferring with a gait belt, Hoyer lift, sliding board etc. Assist and or set up patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required. Light housekeeping, laundry, assist client to doctors' appointments., • Document electronically intakes and outputs of urine and specimens', glucose and vitals., • Home exercises, range of motion, ambulation., • Maintain patients' area clean and safe from hazardous items. HIPPA is required, • Must report any changes to charge nurse. Requirements: • Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent, • High school diploma or equivalent is required, • CPR FIRST/ AID & AED (American heart Association only), • TB test result, • Previous hospital, home health and or skilled facility experience with acceptable references preferred, • Excellent customer service skills, • Possible prolonged periods of sitting standing and walking, • Must be able to lift 10 pounds and up Powered by JazzHR vCE17dWrcM

Job Description POSITION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health and Wellbeing Director (HWD) DEPARTMENT: Resident Care STATUS: Non-Exempt / Hourly SUMMARY This position administers prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director. In addition, this position will provide personal care service to the residents and perform related tasks at the community in accordance with the plan of care assigned by the Health and Wellbeing Director. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED, • Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and a state approved trained medication assistant program, • Good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry and have no record of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks (Rule 111-8-63-.20 5a), • Current certification in medication administration. Must be able to submit written competency test and skills check-off list prior to assuming position, • Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening, • Current CPR certification, • Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Administer physician ordered medication to resident's and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director, • Verify identity of residents receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records, • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures, • Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions, • Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, • Adheres to medication administration policy, • May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident, • May record and restock medication inventory 5b. Participates in an annual CMA skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides. 5c. Successful demonstration of CMA skills during quarterly observations conducted by a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist 5d. Follow state CMA protocols in order for the community to maintain compliance and successful completion of quarterly drug regimen reviews conducted by a licensed pharmacist 5f. Successfully completes an annual comprehensive clinical skills competency review. The skills competency checklist is administered by a Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician. Testing includes observation and verbal testing scenarios o Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol o Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler o Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol o Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician o Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medications • Provides bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate, • Provides appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet, • Provides good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory residents, • Assists resident in and out of bed and with ambulation, • Assists resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom, • Assists with feeding and dressing resident, • Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the HWD. Significant changes in the residents' condition will be reported to the HWD immediately, • Changes simple dressings and ostomy bags, • Change Colostomy bags, • Assist with catheter cares, • Reminds and assists resident in taking pre-measured medications, • Maintains an accurate and complete record of care provided and documents observations appropriately, • Performs various housekeeping duties related to resident care, • Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards, • Supports, instructs and educates the resident, family, and caregiver, • Provides personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the Orchard philosophy, • Maintains the dignity of the resident, • Provides person-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life, • Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the resident's care, • Provides leadership oversight of team members and accountability to policies and procedures such as uniform, shift start times, absenteeism and professional interactions, • Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming, • Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control- Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things COMPETENCIES • Practices infection control and special precautions in all resident care duties, • Works with integrity; upholds organizational values, • Must be able to work semi-independently and have strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals, • Ability to write reports and correspondence, • Ability to speak effectively in front of others, • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations, • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation, and interaction with residents' families and families experiencing loss, • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy, • Must be proficient in English and able to read, write and follow instructions in English (Rule 111-8-63-.20 2b):, • Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse) ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS: • Adheres to all Orchard policies and procedures, • Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adhere to all HIPAA rules, • Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with residents, families, peers and in the community- Outlined in detail in the employee handbook, • Maintains positive communication and team collaboration, • Serves as an ambassador for Orchard at all times, • Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education, • Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety, • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings, • Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position, • Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required, • Participates in safety program, as requested, • Cooperates to investigate employee injuries, • Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations, • Participates in orientation of new employees, • Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested, • Remains updated on all state regulations related to position, • Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA), • Participates in the risk management programs, • Demonstrates the ability to be innovative and creative and have patience, high energy and resourcefulness in problem solving, • Ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of our residents, • Follows Professional Dress Code policies as outlined in the employee handbook for community and department specific standards, • Adheres to Orchard's No Cell Phone policy as outlined in the employee handbook at all times, • Perform other related duties as assigned. ORCHARD STANDARDS All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices. F-A-M-I-L-Y First Impressions All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share. Accountability and Integrity We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused. Meaningful Moments When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible. Information and Communication We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration. Learning and Leading Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence. Yes "we can" Attitude With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving. ADA Requirements (essential functions) Physical Requirements Lifting More than 25 lbs, routinely More than 50 lbs, occasionally Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight Sitting 1 - 3 hours/day Standing 4 - 5 hour/day Walking 2 - 4 hours/day Bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist Repeatedly throughout day Climbing stairs Repeatedly throughout day Reaching 3 4 hours/day arms shoulder level Use of telephone 1 - 2 hours/day Working under pressure 3 4 hours/day Working rapidly for long periods 2 - 3 hours/day Use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier 1 - 2 hours/day Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). May occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day. Cognitive or Mental Requirements The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis: • Critical thinking, • Reading, • Writing, • Mathematics, • Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials, • Analyzing data or report information, • Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, • Indoors, • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, • Skin contact with solvents or other chemicals such as alcohol, acetone, detergents, bleach, and latex gloves

Job Description Position Summary We are looking for a compassionate and driven Certified Nursing Assistant to provide the highest-quality care for our patients. We believe that by hiring the best people and helping them grow, we can ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. We offer our staff flexible hours, competitive pay with options for increases over time, paid training and development, insurance options, a recognition and rewards program, and employee referral bonuses. Apply today if you are looking for more than a place to work but a place to grow in your career. Responsibilities and Duties • Work with a registered nurse and other clinicians to provide care based on an individualized plan of care., • Record your patient’s health status and report it to the nurse., • Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care., • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating., • Assist patients with medication administration according to state law and scope of practice guidelines., • Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices., • Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping., • Perform light housekeeping, including vacuuming, laundry, and linen changes., • Assist with incontinence care., • High School Diploma or GED, • Current and valid GA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with Georgia Department of Community Health, • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification, • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, • Availability to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays, • Reliable transportation, • Valid driver’s license and insurance, • Prior home health experience preferred

Job Description POSITION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health and Wellbeing Director DEPARTMENT: Resident Care STATUS: Non-Exempt / Hourly SUMMARY This position administers prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director. In addition, this position will provide personal care service to the residents and perform related tasks at the community in accordance with the plan of care assigned by the Health and Wellbeing Director. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED, • Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and a state approved trained medication assistant program, • Good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry and have no record of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks (Rule 111-8-63-.20 5a), • Current certification in medication administration. Must be able to submit written competency test and skills check-off list prior to assuming position, • Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening, • Current CPR certification, • Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Administer physician ordered medication to resident's and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director, • Verify identity of residents receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records, • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures, • Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions, • Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, • Adheres to medication administration policy, • May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident, • May record and restock medication inventory 5b. Participates in an annual CMA skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides. 5c. Successful demonstration of CMA skills during quarterly observations conducted by a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist 5d. Follow state CMA protocols in order for the community to maintain compliance and successful completion of quarterly drug regimen reviews conducted by a licensed pharmacist 5f. Successfully completes an annual comprehensive clinical skills competency review. The skills competency checklist is administered by a Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician. Testing includes observation and verbal testing scenarios o Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol o Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler o Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol o Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician o Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medications • Provides bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate, • Provides appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet, • Provides good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory residents, • Assists resident in and out of bed and with ambulation, • Assists resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom, • Assists with feeding and dressing resident, • Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the HWD. Significant changes in the residents' condition will be reported to the HWD immediately, • Changes simple dressings and ostomy bags, • Change Colostomy bags, • Assist with catheter cares, • Reminds and assists resident in taking pre-measured medications, • Maintains an accurate and complete record of care provided and documents observations appropriately, • Performs various housekeeping duties related to resident care, • Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards, • Supports, instructs and educates the resident, family, and caregiver, • Provides personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the Orchard philosophy, • Maintains the dignity of the resident, • Provides person-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life, • Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the resident's care, • Provides leadership oversight of team members and accountability to policies and procedures such as uniform, shift start times, absenteeism and professional interactions, • Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming, • Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control- Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things COMPETENCIES • Practices infection control and special precautions in all resident care duties, • Works with integrity; upholds organizational values, • Must be able to work semi-independently and have strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals, • Ability to write reports and correspondence, • Ability to speak effectively in front of others, • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations, • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation, and interaction with residents' families and families experiencing loss, • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy, • Must be proficient in English and able to read, write and follow instructions in English (Rule 111-8-63-.20 2b):, • Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse) ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS: • Adheres to all Orchard policies and procedures, • Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adhere to all HIPAA rules, • Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with residents, families, peers and in the community- Outlined in detail in the employee handbook, • Maintains positive communication and team collaboration, • Serves as an ambassador for Orchard at all times, • Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education, • Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety, • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings, • Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position, • Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required, • Participates in safety program, as requested, • Cooperates to investigate employee injuries, • Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations, • Participates in orientation of new employees, • Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested, • Remains updated on all state regulations related to position, • Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA), • Participates in the risk management programs, • Demonstrates the ability to be innovative and creative and have patience, high energy and resourcefulness in problem solving, • Ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of our residents, • Follows Professional Dress Code policies as outlined in the employee handbook for community and department specific standards, • Adheres to Orchard's No Cell Phone policy as outlined in the employee handbook at all times, • Perform other related duties as assigned. ORCHARD STANDARDS All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices. F-A-M-I-L-Y First Impressions All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share. Accountability and Integrity We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused. Meaningful Moments When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible. Information and Communication We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration. Learning and Leading Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence. Yes "we can" Attitude With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving. ADA Requirements (essential functions) Physical Requirements Lifting More than 25 lbs, routinely More than 50 lbs, occasionally Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight Sitting 1 - 3 hours/day Standing 4 - 5 hour/day Walking 2 - 4 hours/day Bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist Repeatedly throughout day Climbing stairs Repeatedly throughout day Reaching 3 4 hours/day arms shoulder level Use of telephone 1 - 2 hours/day Working under pressure 3 4 hours/day Working rapidly for long periods 2 - 3 hours/day Use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier 1 - 2 hours/day Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). May occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day. Cognitive or Mental Requirements The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis: • Critical thinking, • Reading, • Writing, • Mathematics, • Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials, • Analyzing data or report information, • Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, • Indoors, • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, • Skin contact with solvents or other chemicals such as alcohol, acetone, detergents, bleach, and latex gloves

Job Description POSITION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Health and Wellbeing Director DEPARTMENT: Resident Care STATUS: Non-Exempt / Hourly SUMMARY This position administers prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director. In addition, this position will provide personal care service to the residents and perform related tasks at the community in accordance with the plan of care assigned by the Health and Wellbeing Director. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED, • Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and a state approved trained medication assistant program, • Good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry and have no record of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks (Rule 111-8-63-.20 5a), • Current certification in medication administration. Must be able to submit written competency test and skills check-off list prior to assuming position, • Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening, • Current CPR certification, • Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Administer physician ordered medication to resident's and maintain related medical records under the supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director, • Verify identity of residents receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, route, and time of administration on specified forms of records, • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures, • Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect respond to specified types of medication and prepares report or notifies designed personnel of unexpected reactions, • Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered, • Adheres to medication administration policy, • May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident, • May record and restock medication inventory 5b. Participates in an annual CMA skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides. 5c. Successful demonstration of CMA skills during quarterly observations conducted by a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist 5d. Follow state CMA protocols in order for the community to maintain compliance and successful completion of quarterly drug regimen reviews conducted by a licensed pharmacist 5f. Successfully completes an annual comprehensive clinical skills competency review. The skills competency checklist is administered by a Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician. Testing includes observation and verbal testing scenarios o Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol o Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler o Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol o Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician o Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medications • Provides bed bath, shower or tub bath as appropriate, • Provides appropriate care of skin, hair, nails, mouth and feet, • Provides good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory residents, • Assists resident in and out of bed and with ambulation, • Assists resident with use of bedpan, urinal, commode and bathroom, • Assists with feeding and dressing resident, • Monitors and records temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, as directed by the HWD. Significant changes in the residents' condition will be reported to the HWD immediately, • Changes simple dressings and ostomy bags, • Change Colostomy bags, • Assist with catheter cares, • Reminds and assists resident in taking pre-measured medications, • Maintains an accurate and complete record of care provided and documents observations appropriately, • Performs various housekeeping duties related to resident care, • Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards, • Supports, instructs and educates the resident, family, and caregiver, • Provides personal care to the resident in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the Orchard philosophy, • Maintains the dignity of the resident, • Provides person-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life, • Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the resident's care, • Provides leadership oversight of team members and accountability to policies and procedures such as uniform, shift start times, absenteeism and professional interactions, • Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming, • Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control- Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things COMPETENCIES • Practices infection control and special precautions in all resident care duties, • Works with integrity; upholds organizational values, • Must be able to work semi-independently and have strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals, • Ability to write reports and correspondence, • Ability to speak effectively in front of others, • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations, • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation, and interaction with residents' families and families experiencing loss, • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy, • Must be proficient in English and able to read, write and follow instructions in English (Rule 111-8-63-.20 2b):, • Demonstrates and knowledgeable of the Six (6) Rights of Medication Pass ("Right" resident, medication, dosage, time, route, right to refuse) ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS: • Adheres to all Orchard policies and procedures, • Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to residents, families, and staff and adhere to all HIPAA rules, • Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with residents, families, peers and in the community- Outlined in detail in the employee handbook, • Maintains positive communication and team collaboration, • Serves as an ambassador for Orchard at all times, • Demonstrates ongoing responsibility for self-education, • Maintains resident and personal safety regarding occupational health and safety, • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings, • Responsible for maintaining all continuing education and training requirements for position, • Attends and participates in onsite training and continuing education as required, • Participates in safety program, as requested, • Cooperates to investigate employee injuries, • Promotes and support safety awareness and implement safety operations, • Participates in orientation of new employees, • Participates in volunteer orientations, training and education as requested, • Remains updated on all state regulations related to position, • Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA), • Participates in the risk management programs, • Demonstrates the ability to be innovative and creative and have patience, high energy and resourcefulness in problem solving, • Ability to work evenings, weekends and flexible hours when necessary to meet the needs of our residents, • Follows Professional Dress Code policies as outlined in the employee handbook for community and department specific standards, • Adheres to Orchard's No Cell Phone policy as outlined in the employee handbook at all times, • Perform other related duties as assigned. ORCHARD STANDARDS All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices. F-A-M-I-L-Y First Impressions All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share. Accountability and Integrity We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused. Meaningful Moments When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible. Information and Communication We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration. Learning and Leading Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence. Yes "we can" Attitude With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving. ADA Requirements (essential functions) Physical Requirements Lifting More than 25 lbs, routinely More than 50 lbs, occasionally Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight Sitting 1 - 3 hours/day Standing 4 - 5 hour/day Walking 2 - 4 hours/day Bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist Repeatedly throughout day Climbing stairs Repeatedly throughout day Reaching 3 4 hours/day arms shoulder level Use of telephone 1 - 2 hours/day Working under pressure 3 4 hours/day Working rapidly for long periods 2 - 3 hours/day Use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier 1 - 2 hours/day Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction). May occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day. Cognitive or Mental Requirements The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis: • Critical thinking, • Reading, • Writing, • Mathematics, • Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials, • Analyzing data or report information, • Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other resources, • Indoors, • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, • Skin contact with solvents or other chemicals such as alcohol, acetone, detergents, bleach, and latex gloves