CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE, CMA

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol

Essential Functions

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident

Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs

Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.

Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered

The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record

Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.

Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication

Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration

Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring

Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Educational/Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Licensing Requirements

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide (Required)

Work Location: One location

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