Birch Bay Retirement Village
Location
Bar Harbor, Maine
The CRMA/PSS is responsible for administering medication and providing hands-on care to meet resident needs. This includes coordinating with staff, implementing service plans, and documenting resident health status.
Candidates must have a PSS certification in good standing and at least one year of experience in geriatrics, particularly with memory loss care. Basic Life Support certification is required within 120 days of hire, along with basic computer skills.
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, working four 10-hour shifts. This role requires either a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. The CRMA is responsible for the safe administration of medications, communication with health care providers, and ensuring the accuracy of physician orders, while providing hands-on care and services to meet identified resident needs. This role includes coordinating with other staff, implementing each resident’s interdisciplinary service plan, reporting changes in resident condition, and documenting residents’ physical ability to perform self-care. The CRMA/PSS observes, documents, and reports all aspects of residents’ activities of daily living, health status, and compliance with physician orders to ensure the appropriate level of care and placement. The CRMA works under the direction of the Residential Care Coordinator and with guidance from the RN to maintain the highest levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of care.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements: Education, Training or Certifications Required: PSS certification in good standing,
One or more years experience in geriatrics. Familiarity with memory loss care
BLS within 120 days of hire date, Basic computer skills preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-tak and follow through
Able to stand/work for most of an 8-12 hour shift. Must be able to bend/lift 25 - 55 lbs (assisting residents in and out of bed, etc.)
Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, contagious diseases and potential for periods of high stress.
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