Certified Medication Aide

Humanity Plus Homes; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Competitive Pay

Professional & Personal DevelopmentOp

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Humanity Plus Homes in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Certified Medication Specialist to administer medications as directed by the physician and to support care teams across daily operations.

You will document medication administration, monitor inventory, and assist with health-related observations. CMA certification or willingness to train, valid drivers license, and experience with developmental disabilities are preferred. Daily pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification; training available if not certified.
• Valid drivers license.
• Previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as directed by prescribing physician and CMA standards.
• Document daily medication administration and notify appropriate personnel of any medication errors.
• Monitor medication inventory by logging new and refilled meds and disposing of expired meds.
• Monitor home inventory for proper labeling of medications.
• Detect, document and address signs of illness or injury warranting medical or nursing intervention and perform first aid as trained.

Skills

CMA Certification

Driver's license

Experience with developmental disabil

Job description

Full-Time Days and Evenings (includes working weekends)

Part-Time Overnights

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list -- you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.

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.

Requirements

You should have:

• CMA Certification, but will train if you don't have it!
• 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!)

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