Certified Medication Aide CMA

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

$3000 Sign On Bonus

PTO accrual

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and monitor residents’ health. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, be a certified nursing assistant, and possess a medication aide certification. Responsibilities include delivering medications under supervision, observing for adverse reactions, and maintaining health information confidentiality. Join us in providing a rewarding, compassionate environment for our residents. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a $3000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years as medication aide.
• Delivers medications to residents under supervision.
• Observes residents and documents changes in condition.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine medications under supervision.
• Observes and reports adverse drug reactions.
• Maintains confidentiality of health information.

Skills

Understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified nursing assistant

Medication aide certification

Job description

$3000 Sign On Bonus

Looking for a job where you'll feel appreciated and be inspired? If you want a rewarding career in a fun-loving environment, Prestige Care Center of Fairfield welcomes you! You can make a vital difference in our resident's lives. We appreciate and motivate energetic positive team members.

We offer an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term, life, and PTO accrual.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.
• Must have medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Certified Medication Aide

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

Additional Tasks for Certified Medication Aide

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.