Certified Medication Aide CMA Med Techs CMA

Magnolia Senior Living At Sugarhill; Sugar Hill (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility in Sugar Hill, Georgia is seeking a caring individual to assist residents with medication administration, daily living tasks, and vital sign monitoring. The ideal candidate will have experience with elderly care, and be respectful and supportive of residents' dignity and independence. A positive demeanor and excellent communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for elderly residents, especially those with dementia.
• Knowledge of vital signs and medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer medicines to residents.
• Record vital signs and monitor residents' health.
• Provide assistance with daily living activities.

Job description

Overview

Pass medicines to residents.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs.
• Measures and records blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight.
• Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Provides assistance as needed with medication, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfers, positions, and turns residents.
• Provides skin care as needed.
• Contributes to the resident’s assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services as needed.
• Cares for residents with dementia.
• Follows the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.
• Promotes and protects resident rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects resident’s personal belongings, reports suspected abuse or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards and supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents’ confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency procedures.
• Understands duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plans.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of assisted living facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.