CMA- Certified Medication Aide

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– Day & Evening shift available

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer and
document medications given to facility residents under the supervision
of a Registered Nurse (RN) within regulatory time frames. In addition,
the CMA will monitor residents vital signs as indicated; observe
residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and
adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and
written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication
administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from
usual and routine

Job Responsibilities

As aCertified Medication Aide,you will prepare and administer oral,
topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the
physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis
and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of
each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication
Aide will:

– Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition,
emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the
supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur
– Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors
associated with medication administration and facility incident and
accident reports
– Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication
administration process and participate in review response
– Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in
relation to medication administration
– Record and replace medications and medication administration
supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant
with facility policies and procedures
– Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and
continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant
duties as assigned

As aCertified Medication Aide, you will need a high school diploma
or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the
ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have:

– 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
experience in a long-term care facility preferred
– Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer
residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
– Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing
techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration
and knowledge of possible side effects
– Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain
accurate resident charts, reports and observations
– Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
– Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
– Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices
– Professional conduct and ethics