Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Columbus (KS); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medicalodges is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and provide direct care to residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will document administrations, monitor for side effects, and ensure safe storage of medications.

Join a 100% employee-owned organization with a strong commitment to quality care; We Own It! benefits include supportive teams, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within a multi-facility network.

Formación

• Current CMA certification in good standing in the state where the facility is located.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique.
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates patience and empathy.

Responsabilidades

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions related to medication interactions or adverse reactions.
• Stores medications safely and keeps medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure timely refills per policy.
• Obtains vital signs and weights as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Conocimientos

Certified Medication Aide

Medication administration

Observation & documentation

Basic computer skills

Patience & empathy

Descripción del empleo

• Location 101 Lee Ave,Columbus, KS, 66725-1021,United States
• Job Category Med Aide, Certified Medication Aide

Description

Administer the medication and treatments of residents. Provide direct care to residents.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
• Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
• Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
• Performs CNA duties when required.

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
• Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates patience and empathy

Summary

We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!