Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Forest Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Shift differential pay

PTO+1

6 observed holidays with premium pay

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Earn up to 75% of net wages at shift

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Forest Hills Care & Rehab is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide compassionate, safe medication administration and resident care in a long-term care setting. The CMA will work under licensed nurses to ensure accuracy and compliance with state regulations.

You will administer medications, monitor residents, and document treatments while maintaining a high standard of safety and comfort for residents.

Qualifications

• CNA and CMA certifications required in Oklahoma.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months LTC experience preferred.
• Ability to react decisively in emergencies.
• Effective communication with residents, families and staff.
• Must maintain a working email and phone number for employer communication.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications under physician orders and nurse supervision.
• Uses the five rights of medication administration.
• Records medications and treatments in the resident chart.
• Notifies licensed staff of resident pain or changes in condition.
• Records vital signs as required and monitors resident condition.
• Responds to resident call lights and assists nurses as needed.
• Ensures safety and quality in all resident care tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency responsiveness

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (OK)

CMA certification (OK)

Job description

At Forest Hills Care & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Forest Hills Care & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 2 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Forest Hills Care & Rehab.

Available Shifts:

1:45pm - 10pm

Pay, Benefits & Perks of Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• Competitive Pay based on experience
• Shift Differential Pay!
• Paid Time Off (PTO+): immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only), available for use after 90 days of employment
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Certified Medication Aide (CMA):

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Certified Medication Aide (CMA):

• High school dipolma or general equivalency is preferred.
• Required valid certification as a CNA & CMA in the state of Oklahoma
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Basic computer knowledge

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.