Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Asst - Care Center at Abarca Health

Sioux Center, Iowa, United States

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Part TimeJob Type
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Requirements

  • Completion of 75 hour C.N.A. course
  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Certified as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide in the State of Iowa
  • Prefer high school diploma or GED
  • Prior related work experience preferred
  • Attends 12 hours of in-service training yearly
  • Competent on the use of blood glucose machine

Responsibilities

  • Under supervision of the charge nurse, provides assistance with distribution of medications to residents
  • Assists with CNA responsibilities as needed
  • Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers to protect and promote each resident’s dignity, individuality and rights
  • Assesses patient’s daily needs and treatments, including obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, assessing need for assistance with or independence in dressing needs, bathing, eating, and ambulation, considering the patient’s choice, privacy, dignity, and independence
  • Provides input in the care planning process as a member of the multidisciplinary team
  • Provides or assists the patient with daily needs and treatments in accordance with established policy and procedure, including assisting with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transferring into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, ensuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation, and orienting/reorienting patients to the facility environment to ensure patient safety
  • Performs or assists patients in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient’s plan of care, including assisting patients in performing restorative exercises and collecting specimens

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CNAMedication AideMedication DistributionResident CareLong Term CareCare Plan AdherenceDirect Patient CareNight Shift

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is there a sign-on bonus for this position?

Yes, there is a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus for part-time positions with a minimum of 20 hours per pay period.

What is the work location and schedule for this role?

The position is located in Sioux Center, IA, and is part-time on the evening shift from 4pm to 10pm, including every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday.

What certifications and experience are required for this job?

Candidates must be certified as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide in the State of Iowa, with completion of a 75-hour C.N.A. course required; prior related work experience is preferred.

What is the company culture like at Sioux Center Health?

Sioux Center Health fosters a caring Christian culture focused on Jesus’ healing ministry, with a strong mission, exceptional people, and community involvement through sponsored programs and volunteer work.

What makes a strong candidate for this Medication Aide/CNA position?

Strong candidates will have Iowa certifications as a Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide, completion of a 75-hour C.N.A. course, prior related experience, a high school diploma or GED preferred, and competence with blood glucose machines.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
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HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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