Certified Medication Aide

Actors-Fund-of-Americ; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Actors Fund in Englewood, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support regular part-time care in our assisted living facility. The role involves administering medications and treatments according to state and facility standards, ensuring the health plan is followed and quality care is maintained.

You will assist residents with daily living activities, coordinate transportation, and help with medical tests as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medications in assisted living or long-term care settings.
• Familiarity with state health regulations (New Jersey).
• Maintain records such as logs, MAR, TAR, and communication books.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per NJ DoH regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain facility records (logs, MAR, TAR, communication books).
• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, hygiene, grooming, toileting) and coordinate transportation for appointments.
• Participate in care plan development and QA programs.
• Ensure safety and report hazardous conditions.

Skills

Administer medications

ADL assistance

Safety awareness

Care coordination

Job description

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Certified Medication Aide

Nursing - CMA's/HHA's Regular Part-Time Englewood, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1664

Salary Range: $25.75 To $25.75 Hourly

SUMMARY: Ensure that routine nursing care is provided based onresident’s general service and health service plan as developed by the AssistedLiving Coordinator. Responsible in the administration of medications andtreatment in the Assisted Living Facility in accordance to current federal,state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facilityand as required by the Assisted Living Coordinator to ensure that the highestquality of care is maintained at all times.

Job responsibilities & Functions:

• Administer medications and treatment in accordance tothe New Jersey Department of Health regulations, Actors Fund policies andprocedures and as delegated by the Assisted Living Coordinator. Completeand maintain all required facility records such as logs, MAR, TAR,communication books and etc.

• Ensure that all residents receivethe assistance them need with their ADLs such as bathing, hygiene, grooming,toileting and etc. Encourage self help and independence whenever possible.Assist in making arrangement for transportation, reminding residents ofappointments, accompanying residents to appointments, activity, social programsand as needed. Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e. lab work,x-ray, therapy, etc) and collect specimens as instructed.
• Participate in the development andimplementation of the resident’s general service and health plan as necessary.Reviews communication book and service plans daily to determine if there areany changes in the resident’s daily care routine.
• Participate in Quality Assuranceprograms, and any other program to ensure that the facility provides thehighest quality care.
• Ensure that safety precautions in all duties aremaintained and to report any hazardous conditions and any equipment indisrepair.
• Other projects andresponsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.