Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges, Inc in Paola, KS seeks a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and provide direct care to residents.

You will document medication administration, monitor for adverse reactions, and perform CNA duties as needed in a nursing facility setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medication administration

Patient observation

Basic computer skills

Patience and empathy

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

State-specific CMA licensure

Job description

• Location 501 Assembly Lane,Paola, KS, 66071,United States
• Job Category Med Aide, Certified Medication Aide

Contact information

• Name Billy Johnson
• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Summary

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!