Certified Medication Aide - Austin, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cenikor Foundation in Austin, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to dispense medications and support clients daily. The role emphasizes compassionate care for individuals with substance use and mental health needs, requiring CMA certification, CPR/First Aid, and strong documentation skills.

Part-time Sunday-Tuesday 10am-7pm and Full-time Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm schedules are available. Join a team dedicated to helping clients achieve recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of medical experience, preferably in substance abuse and mental health care.
• CMA certification and CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong documentation and assessment skills.

Responsabilités

• Dispense prescribed medications to clients daily.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patients with substance use and mental health needs.
• Uphold Cenikor's core principles in daily interactions.

Connaissances

Time management

Communication skills

Patience

Professional image

Assessment skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Cultural competence

Documentation skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certification

Outils

CPR and First Aid

Description du poste

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work.
  See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

Schedule: Part Time Sunday-Tuesday 10am-7pm Full Time Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experienced in working with various types of people.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilient in a challenging environment.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Capable of providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Capable of performing job responsibilities in a professional manner. ? Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
  • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
  • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
  • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
  • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Experience:

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.

Licensure Required:

• Current CMA Certificate
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid required