Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Center of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Greeley seeks a Certified Medication Aide to deliver quality care during admission and readmission in accordance with Life Care standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA program completion, and an active state license, with CPR ongoing.

One year of geriatric nursing is preferred, and CMA program completion is mandatory. The CMA will prepare, administer, store, and document medications, prevent errors, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Current, active license in the applicable state.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Certified Medication Aide program completion required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, store, and document medications per physician orders.
• Identify and help prevent medication errors and how they occur.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure medication orders are written, signed, and dated before administration.
• Document in chart promptly and accurately.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor and maintain patient rights and safety.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a State approved CNA program

Active state license

Certified Medication Aide program completion

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer