Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallup Nursing & Rehabilitation in Gallup, NM seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to work under the charge nurse. You will help with med passes and maintain high-quality resident care.

Requirements include CNA certificate, current Medication Aide certification, and strong English communication. Previous patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• English communication skills.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current Medication Aide certification.
• CNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition to the Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all meetings, trainings and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Maintain current Certification for Medication Aide.

Skills

English

Patient care experience

Education

CNA certificate

Medication Aide certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

*Benefits Available for Full-Time employees*

Your Job:

We are looking for FANTASTIC people like YOU to join our TEAM!

What does success in Long-Term Care look like?

YOU!

Come join our Team of successful care givers!

If you have what it takes to care for our individuals.

We serve our Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence!

Your Job

A CMA is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.
• CNA certificate is required

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.