What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Partner/CMT position at Med Center Health?
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Position Summary
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Under the direction of a licensed nurse performs assigned patient care duties. Observes the residents; helps support the residents’ emotional needs and reports observations directly to the licensed nurse. Assists with training and onboarding new Resident Care Partners. May provide guidance in day-to-day tasks to less experienced Resident Care Partners.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Work Experience
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Two years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, with one of those years at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care.
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Education-
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
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Certifications/Licensure-
Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Kentucky required.
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Completion of a CMT Training Program required.
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Job Specific Performance Standards
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The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Administers personal hygiene to residents when indicated and records the administration in the patient record.
- Using good body mechanics, assists with turning and positioning residents in bed, getting residents up and ambulating when indicated. Records activity in the patient record.
- Obtains and records resident vital signs, I&O, and diet acceptance.
- Responds to resident and families’ needs and requests.
- Delivers, assists with or feeds meals, nourishments, and fresh water when indicated.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Administers the following treatments and records the administration in the patient record as appropriate: enemas, douches, preps, peri care, cath care, and collection of urine and stool specimens.
- Receives resident assignments and reports from charge nurse.
- Supplies fresh water to residents during each shift, ensures that water pitchers are kept clean and within reach.
- Prepares residents for meals and transports them to dining areas.
- Assists with or provides activities of daily living (bathing, dressing combing of hair, clean and trim nails, shave residents).
- Provides proper back and skin care.
- Monitors use of restraints and positioning devices while resident is out of bed.
- Maintains cleanliness of resident’s rooms such that the room is clean and free of obstacles.
- Keeps supply rooms and work area neat.
- Escorts residents to unit and orients to room. Completes vital signs, weight and other admission information.
- Transports resident and belongings to another unit upon transfer or to lobby upon discharge.
- Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the unit and resident surroundings.
- Transports and distributes supplies and equipment for the unit and returns clean to proper department.
- Collects and sorts residents’ personal clothing according to recommended water temperature.
- Washes residents’ personal clothing using appropriate laundry detergents.
- Dries residents’ personal clothing at proper temperature settings.
- Folds and or hangs clothing as appropriate and according to resident’s name.
- Distributes clean clothing to residents.
- Assures that supplies are stocked and the laundry room is maintained in a neat and organized manner.
- Administers medication accurately, on time, and by correct route as defined in the medication administration policy.
- Documents all dosages completely and accurately as defined by nursing policy.
- Accurately accounts for controlled drugs each shift by oncoming and off going shifts. Ensures that all drugs are stored according to policy.
- Records medications in a timely manner from pharmacy according to policy.
- Ensures that the medication cart is kept locked when not in use as defined by policy. Keeps Cart and room keys on person. Ensures that the medication cart is kept clean, neat, and organized.
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