Certified Medication Aide: Accurate Meds & Patient Comfort

Sila Healthcare; Stamford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Stamford Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide high-quality patient care in long-term care, nursing home, and rehabilitation settings. You will administer medications per physician orders, monitor for side effects, and report observations to nursing supervisors.

The role requires CMA certification in good standing, completion of a training and competency evaluation, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a CMA in good standing in the state employed.
• Current CNA certification may be required, depending on state regulations.
• Experience with geriatric patients is a plus.
• Successful completion of a training and competency evaluation program required.
• Orientation must be completed per company policy.
• Health screening and TB test within two weeks of employment (if required).
• Mandatory drug test within 90 days of hire.
• Criminal background check clearance required.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents accurately per physician orders.
• Document medication administration and maintain records.
• Monitor for side effects or adverse reactions and report to nursing supervisors.
• Provide patient comfort using available resources and materials.
• Answer patients' call lights and requests promptly.
• Report observations to nursing supervisors.
• Complete forms, reports, logs, and records.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Stamford Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide high-quality patient care in long-term care, nursing home, and rehabilitation settings. You will administer medications per physician orders, monitor for side effects, and report observations to nursing supervisors.

The role requires CMA certification in good standing, completion of a training and competency evaluation, and adherence to state regulations.