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POSITION SUMMARYServes as a member of the clinical team by supporting resident care within Assisted Living and Memory Care through medication administration and personal care within parameters of Certified Medication Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant credentials in Virginia.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.•Obtains and records resident's vital signs and weight. •Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physician's orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops •Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.•Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions. •Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications. •Takes vital signs as needed prior to the administration of certain medications. •Provides direct resident care (See CNA Job Description). Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications. •Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers. •Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. •Must hold current licenses as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide through the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing/Department of Health Professions. •Minimum of 1 year of medication administration experience required. •Experience working with older adults and individuals with dementia/cognitive impairment is preferred.