Assisted Living CMA

Austin Community College; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Certified Medication Assistant to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under supervision. You will help with bathing, dressing, and daily activities, while maintaining a positive dining and living environment.

The role includes administering prescribed medications as delegated, recording outcomes, and communicating any changes to the charge nurse.

Qualifications

• Requires being a Certified Medication Assistant working under licensed nurse supervision.
• Experience in assisted living or long-term care preferred.
• Must follow state regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Document care, medication, and vital signs.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to the charge nurse and care team.

Skills

Resident care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Job description

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The Assisted Living(AL) Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.

Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.