Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - Assisted Living is looking for a Full-time CMA.

Position Overview  

Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting and reports to the Assisted Living RN or LPN.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assess residents on admission and on a weekly basis if needed.

·         Assess and reassess pain and report to the Assisted Living RN or LPN.

·         Documents changes in residents condition and nursing care on progress notes and report to Assisted Living RN or LPN.

·         Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·         Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.  Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.

·         Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights.

·         Administers medications and follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

·         Follows proper infection control procedures.

·         Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the Facility.

·         Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

·         Follows cleaning schedules as set forth from the Assisted Living RN or LPN.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Current Certified Medication Aide in the State of Kansas.

·         Current BLS certification

·         Intermediate computer knowledge and ability to learn system used.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Our application must be completed to be considered for this position.  Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable), to Human Resources 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call at (785) 743-2182.  Applications also available on our website:  www.tclmh.org

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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information:  www.tclmh.org

For community information:  www.tregocountyks.com

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus