OverviewEbenezer is seeking a Trained Medication Aide (TMA) for our newest Skilled Nursing Community (TCU/LTC) in St. Paul, Minnesota! This role is responsible for providing resident care and services including administration of medication under the direction of the nurse.Nursing schedule includes;
48 hours in two weeks
Day shift
Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Full Benefits: (medical, dental, paid time off, wellness dollars, education scholarships, matching retirement monies) www.ebenezercares.org/benefits
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place , and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR) serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia senior care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community—from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations—including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation—to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.Responsibilities/Job Description
Assists residents with personal cares (ADL's) based on individual plan of care and kardex:
Provides AM/PM cares
Provides full bath/shower
Provides oral hygiene
Provides nail care; shaving as appropriate
Checks hearing aides; cleans eye glasses
Assures that residents are clean, dry, dressed and groomed appropriately
Reposition residents
Performs Restorative Nursing Programs (i.e. ROM, ambulation) as applicable
Provides adequate nutrition & hydration
Assures individual toileting plan in followed
Answers call lights promptly
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff
Receives report at the start of the shift
Gives report to the team leader at the end of the shift & PRN
Notifies appropriate staff of any chnages in timely & appropriate manner
Offers pertinent observations & input for documentation and care plan updates
Uses kardex
Takes and documents and reports weights
Documents completed cares in POC
Reponds to emergency situations appropriately
Handles resident and family complaints tactfully and refers concerns to appropriate staff members
Demonstrates competency with oxygen trans-filling of portable liquid tanks
Performs environmental and other responsiblities as assigned
Maintains order & cleanliness in resident rooms
Maintains order & cleanliness in other work areas
Reports malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance Department
Assists with admissions, transfers & discharges as needed
Answers phones with proper customer service etiquette
Performs oher duties as assigned and directed
Administers medications and treatments as delegated and supervised by a licensed nurse:
Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments
Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose
Utilizes pharmacy, drug regerences, and licensed nurse for medication adiministration questions
Maintains an awareness of actual and potntial side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications
Alerts nurse prior to administration of a PRN medication
Documents reponse to the PRN medication administered
Maintains a clean medication cart
Performs other duties as requested
QualificationsRequired:
Active on MN Nursing Assistant registry
TMA certification
Preferred:
Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree
0-1 year of experience
Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover and educate for longer, healthier and meaningful lives for seniors. Ebenezer’s almost 4,000 employees work as a team to provide the highest quality care to those we serve. Our employees don’t work simply to collect a paycheck; they truly work to make a difference in the lives of older adults in their communities. A culture of caring for others is grounded in our values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.We are located in Minnesota, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin hosting a variety of community settings such as; Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory, Transitional and Long term Care. Additionally we offer Adult and Intergenerational Day programs, Community-based services, Management and Consulting Services and The Ebenezer Foundation. Because of our size, variety of community settings, and our partnership with Fairview Health Services https://www.fairview.org we can offer opportunities for career growth and reinvention.If you share our commitment to quality care for older adults, there’s a place for you at Ebenezer!EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.Job Locations US-MN-St PaulRequisition ID 2024-141660Requisition Post Information : Posted Date 13 hours ago (12/26/2024 11:33 AM)Requisition Post Information : Posted Date Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)Community Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (HUB)Shift dayHours per 2 weeks 48Department Medical Assist-Priv Pay