Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Cottonwoodok; Chickasha (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds and Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training and Certification

Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond

Clinical Hours For College Students

CPR and IV Certifications

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications per physician orders, assist residents with daily living, and support quality care with opportunities for certification and career growth. Responsibilities include documenting medications, monitoring effects, reporting changes, and maintaining accurate patient charts.

Applicants must hold CMA certification; experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid CMA certification is required.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-term Care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, assist, and supervise the administration of medications according to the physician's order.
• Document medications administered, along with their effectiveness and any side effects. Update the patient's chart.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, including shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Observe and report changes in the resident's physical condition and cognitive/emotional status, as needed.

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

Job description

Are you a CMA looking for an employer that will appreciate your hard work and help you advance in your career? If so, we have great news for you! We are seeking to add a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to our team!

A CMA's primary responsibility is administering medications as prescribed by the resident's physician, but with us you have an opportunity to provide quality care AND advance your nursing career with career development opportunities and free certifications!

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Administer, assist, and supervise the administration of medications according to the physician's order.
• Document medications administered, along with their effectiveness and any side effects. Update the patient's chart.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, including shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care, toileting, eating, and mobility.
• Observe and report changes in the resident's physical condition and cognitive/emotional status, as needed.

Experience and Education

• Valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long-term Care environment preferred.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

Ownership inspires a rich culture of teamwork where your attention to detail, customer service mindset, pride, effort, and attitude contribute to a vision of superior satisfaction and quality outcomes for everyone entrusted to our care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team

Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy is powered by a team with extensive experience and impressive employee tenure, ensuring a wealth of knowledge and reliability for our residents and employees alike. We're proud to have staff with experience in both healthcare and non-healthcare specific sectors, this gives us a special edge for our team to innovate and create engaging programs for our residents!

Our activities are a highlight for everyone: We host ice cream socials, we garden, celebrate birthdays, raise money for fundraisers, do arts and crafts, and more! Our ice cream parlor and popcorn machine are a fan favorite, but plans are underway for a cozy coffee bar that we think will take our staff and residents by storm!

Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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