Certified Medication Aide for Assisted Living Program-(CMA) Camden

Caring INC; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

A senior living community in Camden, New Jersey, seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to assist with medication administration and personal care for residents. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CMA certification in New Jersey, and at least one year of relevant experience. The position requires maintaining close communication with nursing staff and documenting all medication administration. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring high school diploma or GED.
• CMA certification and medication administration training in New Jersey are mandatory.
• 1 year experience as CMA or CHHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with medication administration and personal care.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents and nursing staff.
• Document medication administration and report any errors.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

CMA certification in the state of New Jersey

1 year CMA / CHHA experience

Successful completion of medication administration training course

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Job description

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

CARING SENIOR LIVING, Inc. Job Summary: The Certified Medication Assistant assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA shall also provide personal care to Assisted Living Residents, perform light housekeeping, and maintain the cleanliness of resident apartments, laundry, and assist in dining services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
• 1 year CMA / CHHA experience
• Successful completion of medication administration training course & statewide standardized written competency test
• CMA certification in the state of New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Maintain working relationships with LPN, DON, Assisted Living Administrators, and other nursing staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with all residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and other personnel.
• Maintain residents' privacy and dignity.
• Encourage residents to maintain independence.
• Understand fire, emergency, and safety procedures.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding infection control.
• Understand hazards and safety of oxygen use by residents.
• Assist residents with medication administration following proper techniques and the FIVE RIGHTS.
• Maintain frequent close communication with RN.
• Properly identify medication and residents before administering medication.
• Document on MARS when medication has or has not been given.
• Notify LPN/RN if resident not given or refuses medication.
• Notify LPN/RN immediately if medication error occurs and document appropriately.
• Check all meds daily and call pharmacy for needed refills.
• Quarterly observation and supervision of medication administration by RN.
• Receive medications from pharmacy and document delivery.
• Provide AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, hair care, incontinence care.
• Take weights and vital signs monthly or as requested by nurse, record and report results to nurse.
• Provide ambulation assistance as needed.
• Assist with transfer to and from bed.
• Report any changes in resident status to nursing immediately.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist nurses as needed.
• Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administrator immediately.
• Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.
• Provide light housekeeping: clean refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers; vacuum and dust as needed; assist with laundry; strip and remake bed at least once per week; clean bathrooms; remove trash from apartments; assist with meal service; report unsafe equipment; maintain storage room cleanliness and inventory.

Benefits

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

COVID-19 Precautions

• Personal protective equipment provided or required.
• Temperature screenings.
• Social distancing guidelines in place.
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care