Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - FT

Bluestem Communities Management; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 25,485 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Gradifi student loan payment program

Payactiv: Early access to earned wages

Group term life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid/6

Bluestem Wellness Center membership

Meal discounts

Job summary

Bluestem Communities is hiring full-time Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. Multiple shifts are available, and the CMA will administer oral and topical medications and provide direct resident care under supervision.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and wellness perks. Candidates must be 18+, hold Kansas CMA certification, and be ready to join a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and simple treatments as ordered by the resident’s physician in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
• Chart all medications and treatments given in the resident’s electronic Medication Administration Record immediately after administration.
• Assist in implementing resident Plan of Care.
• Assist residents to and from activities and hairdresser.
• Participate in shift change reports and Plan of Care meetings.

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Kansas

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Schowalter Villa - Hesston, KS 67062Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Certified Med AideSalary Range: $18.50 - $21.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Multiple Shifts AvailableJob Category: Health CareSchowalter Villa is hiring full-time Certified Med Aides (CMAs) to join our team! Multiple shifts are available.

Shift Differentials

• Weekday Evening/Night: $2.00
• Weekend Day: $2.75
• Weekend Evening/Night: $4.75

Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!

At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:

Health and insurance

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance

Financial wellness

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv: Early access to earned wages

Company-paid benefits

• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off and perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today!

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is to administer oral and topical medications, excluding hypodermic injections, and provide direct resident nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse or Neighborhood Nurse. The CMA will function as a member of a team and assists in delivering resident care as outlined in residents Plan of Care.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer medications and simple treatments as ordered by the resident’s physician in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
• Set up and administer oral PRN medications ordered by the physician; psychotropic prn’s are only given after checking with Charge Nurse.
• Clean medication trays and treatment cart, and room at the end of each shift.
• Chart all medications and treatments given in the resident’s electronic Medication Administration Record immediately after administration.
• Record and check in non-controlled medications received from the pharmacy. Controlled medications (schedule II, III, IV medications) require two licensed nurses to check/sign in.
• Report any medication errors to the Charge Nurse immediately.
• Insure adequate stocked supplies for medication and treatment administration for oncoming shift.
• Inform Charge Nurse of any problems/unusual happenings needing physician notification.
• Assist in implementing resident Plan of Care.
• As time allows following medication and treatment administration and taking of vital signs, assume responsibility for functions described in the plan of care.
• Assist residents to and from activities and hairdresser.
• Assist with other tasks, such as QA monitors as assigned by Charge Nurse.
• Participate in shift change reports.
• Attend Plan of Care meetings when appropriate.
• Initiate activities with residents in groups or one-on-one.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must be Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.