Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Mission Health: Pittsburg Care and Rehab; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term disability

FSA

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Pittsburg Care and Rehab seeks a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our clinical team in a permanent, full-time role. You will pass medications as prescribed by the physician and provide direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following all facility policies.

You’ll observe and report changes in residents’ condition, attitude, appetite, and behavior, while upholding HIPAA and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas CMA license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications as prescribed by the physician under supervision.
• Provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Observe and report changes in condition, attitude, appetite, or behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality and foster a respectful environment for residents and families.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

Kansas CMA license

CPR certification

Tools

HIPAA regulations knowledge

Job description

Pittsburg Care and Rehab is looking to hire a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team? If so, please read on!

This rehabilitation nursing position is a permanent position earning a competitive salary of $18 to $19.80 per hour with a $2500 sign on bonus. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options.

About Mission Health Communities

We are a premier provider of senior living and skilled rehabilitation communities that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our health care organization manages and operates senior living, assisted living, short-stay rehabilitation, and skilled nursing communities in Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. At our communities, we proudly offer the "mission experience" by focusing on delivering excellence in all we do. We show that we care through our values of character, attitude, respect, excellence, and service.

In order to provide the best possible care, we have cultivated a team of extraordinary and passionate professionals who take great pride in their ability to serve in a broad range of health care services, including administrative, therapeutic, and support roles. Our commitment to excellence includes creating a supportive work environment and growth opportunities for our employees. Our team members enjoy an environment where mutual respect, team spirit, and hard work are recognized and rewarded. If you're looking for a wonderful career opportunity, look no further. We would be honored to have you on our team!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (CMA)

As a Certified Medication Aid (CMA), you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose! You pass medications as prescribed by the physician. You provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.

You take great care to observe and report any change in condition, attitude, reaction, appetite, and behavior that you find when caring for your residents. You live up to the trust of those in your care by maintaining confidentiality and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements as well as upholding our facility policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this CMA position!

Qualifications For a Certified Medication Aide (cma)

• Current Kansas CMA license.
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPPA regulations
• Desire to work with the elderly

Experience in geriatric nursing is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependent, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this rehabilitation nursing position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time health care position works Monday and Thursday 7am to 7pm.