MNA - Medication Nursing Assistant

Part-time Opporunity Available!


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The Arbors of Bedford are looking for a compassionate MNA - Medication Nursing Assistant to join our team! As a Medication Nursing Assistant, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.


Principal Duties/Responsibilities:


▪ Understands the ethical and legal responsibilities inherent in the administration/assistance of medications.

▪ Reviews all med books and ensures that meds have been given, treatments completed, and all initials are complete as state regulations permit

▪ Reviews Activity of Daily Living (ADL) books for signatures and completion of care. Reviews and completes 72-hour log.

▪ Acts as lead in an emergency (e.g., elopement, fire, disaster, etc.)

▪ Administers/assists with medications as allowed by State Regulations.

▪ Charts medications administered/ assisted and immediately report to the nurse those medications not administered/ assisted for any reason.

▪ Has knowledge and understanding of the importance of prompt reporting of unwanted effects, proper storage.

▪ Answers emergency calls and attends to residents’ needs promptly

▪ Responsible for maintaining adequate supply of meds (ordering and reordering)

▪ Responsible for documentation of med administration/ assistance on MOR

▪ May supervise resident who is self-administering injectable medications

▪ Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

▪ Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration/assistance to Resident Care Director/Resident Care Nurse (RCD/RCN).

▪ Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD/RCN.

▪ Documents administration/assistance on Medication Observation Record (MOR).

▪ Documents/ notifies RCD/RCN of administration/assistance of PRN meds, as allowed per state regulations.

▪ Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)

▪ Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care

▪ Understands quality of care/life objectives

▪ Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the RCD/RCN.

▪ Follows Infection Control protocol


Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:


▪ The Medication Aide in RI, NH, ME must complete a state approved training course in medication administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion. Must retain license as applicable by state regulation. Must also attend the Benchmark Medication Aide training program.

▪ Must complete the Benchmark Medication Aide training.

▪ Must demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration/ assistance.

▪ Successfully complete Medication Aide competency review (as supervised by RCD / RCN) every six months (quarterly in RI).


▪ Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.

▪ High School education preferred

▪ CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire


As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
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*Eligibility may vary by employment status