Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Center of LaGrange; LaGrange (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to provide high-quality care during admission and readmission, in line with all laws and Life Care standards. The role requires CNA training, state licensure, and CPR certification, with preference for geriatric nursing experience.

This is a full-time, hourly position based in Indiana. The candidate will administer medications, participate in safety procedures, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Active state license in good standing.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation and kept current.
• Completed state approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document medications as ordered by attending physician.
• Help develop procedures to assess medication errors and prevention.
• Ensure no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order.
• 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.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

Geratric nursing experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved CNA program

Licensed in applicable state

Certified Medication Aide program and exam

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days/Evenings

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.
• 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
• 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