Certified Medication Aide - CMA

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and treatments at Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, you will verify resident identity, record dosages and times, and observe ingestion to ensure proper administration.

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments and notes time and amount on the resident's chart.
• Verifies resident identity and records drug name, dosage, and time on forms.
• Presents medication to residents, observes ingestion, and administers medication per procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Long-term care

Record keeping

Resident safety

Education

State-certified Medication Aide

Job description

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations 1to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred

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