Medication Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Topside Manor – Skilled Nursing Community

Position Summary

Topside Manor is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Medication Aide/CNA to provide quality care to elders in our small-home skilled nursing community. This position combines medication administration responsibilities with hands-on caregiving and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a warm, home-like environment.

The Medication Aide/CNA will safely administer medications to approximately 15 elders as prescribed while also supporting residents with personal care, mobility, comfort, and daily routines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and delegated by the licensed nurse
• Observe residents for side effects, reactions, or changes in condition and report concerns promptly
• Accurately document medication administration and related observations
• Ensure medication carts, storage areas, and documentation remain organized and compliant
• Follow all Kansas state regulations and facility policies regarding medication administration

Resident Care / CNA Duties

• Assist elders with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and mobility
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation as needed
• Provide compassionate emotional support and companionship
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to resident needs respectfully
• Assist with meal service and hydration encouragement
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive condition

Teamwork & Community Living

• Work collaboratively with nurses, caregivers, therapy staff, and leadership
• Support a person-centered, relationship-based approach to elder care
• Encourage resident choice, independence, and dignity
• Participate in household routines and daily home life activities as needed

Qualifications

• Current Kansas CNA certification required
• Current Kansas Medication Aide certification required
• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents safely
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents throughout the shift
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Work Environment

Topside Manor is a small-home skilled nursing community focused on creating a comfortable, family-style atmosphere where elders are treated with dignity, respect, and individualized care.

Topside Manor Values

We believe in:

• Compassionate care
• Respect for every elder
• Teamwork and accountability
• Creating a true home environment
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and families