Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Taos Healthcare; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Taos Healthcare in Taos, NM is seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our long-term care team on a full-time basis. Under the direct supervision of the charge nurse, you will ensure timely and accurate med passes to support high-quality resident care.

We value clear English communication and prior patient care experience. Current CMA certification is required to join our team, and you will participate in trainings, charting, and meetings to maintain excellence in care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Education

CMA certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Schedule: Double Weekend (7AM-11PM)
*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.

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.

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