Ardenwoods·Arden, North Carolina
The role involves providing personal care services to residents, assisting with daily needs like bathing, dressing, eating, and administering medications and treatments according to doctor's orders. Responsibilities also include observing and reporting any physical or behavioral changes in residents to the Assisted Living Coordinator.
Do you have a passion for healthcare and want to make a difference in someone’s life? Want to earn a little extra money?? Heather Glen, an Ardenwoods Community located in Arden, NC is seeking experienced CNA/Medication Techs for various PRN shifts.
Come join a team that is dedicated to making sure our residents receive first-rate continuum of care and services tailored to fit their needs.
Job qualifications / Duties
Must be CNA Certified OR
Must be Med Tech Certified or willing to obtain MedTech certification
Work history in caring for older adults preferred.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Completed high school or GED equivalent.
Must be able to use the English language to satisfy the communications and record keeping requirements involved in the performance of this job position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain neat, well groomed appearance adhering to dress code of the facility.
Must satisfy all established licensing and certification requirements applicable to this job position.
Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without harm to self or others with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must comply with facility's drug testing and substance abuse program and policies.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
Provides, or assists resident with personal care needs, including: bathing, dressing and undressing, eating, ambulation, oral care, hair and nail care, elimination needs, shaving, application of make-up.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure according to instructions.
Observes and reports immediately any physical and/or behavioral changes in resident to Assisted Living Coordinator.
All items marked with an asterisk are considered Essential Job Functions for this position.
Administer medications and treatments to residents according to doctor's orders, at times specified, and charting same immediately after medications and/or treatment
Weekend availability preferable
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and must be either a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a Medication Technician (Med Tech), or willing to obtain Med Tech certification. Work history caring for older adults is preferred, and the ability to communicate effectively in English is required.
Market context
PRN CNA/Med Tech roles in North Carolina are often driven by facility coverage needs, especially in senior care settings that need flexible staffing for older adults. These openings can be competitive because employers typically look for current CNA or Med Tech credentials, a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience caring for older adults. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare whether you can meet the certification and communication expectations before applying.
