Certified Medication Aide

Mosaic; Axtell (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Competitive Pay

Professional & Personal Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A community service organization in Axtell is seeking a Certified Medication Specialist to administer medications and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role requires a CMA Certification, ensuring compliance with medication standards. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively in challenging situations. Opportunities for professional development and health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer proper medication as directed by prescribing physician.
• Document daily administration of medication and notify of any errors.
• Monitor medication inventory and dispose of expired meds.
• Ensure proper labeling of medications.
• Detect and document signs of illness or injury.

Skills

Compassionate advocacy

Proactive improvement

Collaboration in tense situations

Education

CMA Certification

40 Hour Med Aide License

Job description

We invite you to Walk-In on Wednesdays - A hiring event in Axtell. We are accepting walk-ins to apply, chat about our current openings, and we will be making offers to qualifying candidates!

Date: Every Wednesday from 8am-4pm.

Address: 1044 23rd Rd Axtell, NE 68924. Please go to the KIDRON Building, located east of the water tower on the north side of the campus.

Schedules Available: Full-Time Days, Evenings and Overnights; Part-Time Evenings

We're looking for a Certified Medication Specialist to join our team!

As a Certified Medication Specialist, you'll be responsible for administering routine medications to the people we serve as directed by the prescribing physician and providing support as requested by the supervisor.

Who will love this job:

• A proud advocate - you naturally stand up for people while remaining compassionate, responsive, inventive, and effective
• A go-getter - you're always looking for ways to add value, do better work, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place
• A collaborator - you naturally draw people together while remaining calm and focused, even in emotionally charged situations

What you'll do:

• Administer proper medication as directed by prescribing physician and in accordance with state certification, company policy, and CMA standards.
• Document daily administration of medication and notify appropriate personnel of any medication errors.
• Monitor medication inventory by properly disposing of any expired medications, and logging in new and refilled meds to ensure proper medication counts.
• Monitor assigned home's inventory for proper labeling of medications.
• Detect, document and address signs of illness or injury which warrant medical or nursing intervention and perform first aid according to approved training as needed.

Commitment to Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

You should have:

• CMA Certification - must have 40 Hour Med Aide License.
• Valid driver's license
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred

Extras we think you'll love:

• Daily Pay
• Health Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Professional & Personal Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (you earn it from day one!)