Weekend Only - Medication Aide - Full Time

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

 

A CNA in a weekend only position will receive a base wage with applicable shift differentials PLUS a premium rate of an additional $5.00 per hour.

A Med Aide in a weekend only position will receive a base wage with applicable shift differentials PLUS a premium rate of an additional $10.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each CNA and Med Aide, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s elders/residents/clients (hereinafter, “elders/clients”) by performing various care activities and related services as described and in compliance with the comprehensive care plan/service plan objectives. While doing so they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of elders/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction. This employee strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE Culture, Crew Code of Conduct and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the employee supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of elders/clients. In addition, the employee contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

 

 Weekend Only Warrior (WOW) Program Part-Time Status

• TEAMember will work 24 hours per weekend on Saturday/Sunday for standard base pay plus hourly premium rates and standard shift differentials. The employee is eligible for shift differentials between 2 PM – 6AM.
• TEAMember will be allowed a request off in accordance with the PTO policy once time is accrued. The weekend program requires a 30-day notice for all requests off.
• TEAMember will be assigned every 6th weekend off.
• Holidays that fall on the scheduled weekend day are included as part of the regular weekend schedule unless a request off was made (in accordance with the PTO policy and with 30 days’ notice).
• Absences will follow the attendance policy and points will be assigned accordingly.

 Weekend Only Warrior (WOW) Program Full-Time Status

• TEAMember will work 36 hours per weekend on Friday/Saturday/Sunday for standard base pay plus hourly premium rates and standard shift differentials. The employee is eligible for shift differentials between 2 PM – 6AM.
• TEAMember will be allowed a request off in accordance with the PTO policy once time is accrued. The weekend program requires a 30-day notice for all requests off.
• TEAMember will be assigned every 6th weekend off.
• Holidays that fall on the scheduled weekend day are included as part of the regular weekend schedule unless a request off was made (in accordance with the PTO policy and with 30 days’ notice).
• Absences will follow the attendance policy and points will be assigned accordingly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows through on the comprehensive care plan/service plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring/ambulation and continence. This includes the use of strength, agility and stamina for completion of frequent/continuous transferring of Seniors/clients from and to bed, wheelchair, bathtub/shower, commode etc., often without assistance.   Provides therapeutic care as described in the care plan/service plan.   
• Assists with Senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers and orientation of new TEAMembers.
• Frequently changes bedding when bed is empty or when Senior/client is in bed depending on the situation.
• Follows department protocol for submission of completed documentation, with particular attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in allotted time making adjustments throughout shift to meet frequently changing/overlapping Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs, call lights, when necessary. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively. Willingly takes on additional duties during times of peak workload or Senior/client requests.

 

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic