Certified Medication Aide CMA - 3 day work week

Independence Rehab; Dubuque (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A growing non-profit organization is looking for a Certified Medication Aide to support individuals with disabilities at their residential facility. This full-time position offers a 3-day workweek and the opportunity to positively impact lives while fulfilling necessary medical responsibilities. Join a compassionate team committed to fostering a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Certification as a medication aide in the state of Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications accurately and on schedule.
• Monitors medication supply and prepares orders as needed.
• Documents medication administration timely and accurately.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Monitoring

Confidentiality

Basic Medical Procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Medication Aide in Iowa

Job description

Certified Medication Aide CMA - 3 day work week

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Certified Medication Aid (CMA)

Position: Full-time

Schedule: 1PM-1AM, every other weekend/every other holiday requirement

Wage: Starting at $20.25/ hour

About Us

Join our team at Hills and Dales, a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. We are seeking a passionate Certified Medication Aid to support children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities at our Residential Facility.

Responsibilities

• Administers scheduled/assigned medications accurately according to the six R's: Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route and Right Documentation.
• Lifts and positions residents as required to administer treatment and/or medication.
• Monitors stock medication supply and prepare medication orders as scheduled.
• Documents medication administration accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of medications administered.
• Performs assigned treatments utilizing the proper procedures and techniques.
• Maintains a working knowledge of resident programs and procedures and applies them to medication/treatment tasks.
• Informs nurse on duty of medication/treatment errors that are discovered in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to the shift nurse by observations regarding resident health and safety; following directions provided by nurses during medical emergencies and routine daily tasks.
• Monitors nursing inventory supply and prepare supply list for items needed; maintains and stocks nursing areas during assigned shift.
• Accompanies residents to medical appointments, as assigned; may drive Center vehicles for errands or transportation, if an approved driver.
• Maintains resident/client privacy.
• Assures the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data in accordance with HIPAA policy & confidentiality procedures.
• Assists with the direct support of residents as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Works alternate or additional shifts as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Free of a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification as a medication aide in the state of Iowa.
  
  

Why Join Us

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment.

Pay is based on experience, education, and any previous loyalty to H&D.

Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check, dependernt adult and child abuse background check, and drug screen.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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