Certified Medication Aide CMA SNF LTC

Prestige Healthcare Management; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications under supervision, observe for reactions, and document care accurately. The role requires a CNA and a medication aide certification, plus CPR and basic healthcare knowledge.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of healthcare experience or two years as a medication aide, and a strong commitment to resident dignity and safety. A sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Medication aide certification.
• 1 year healthcare experience or 2 years as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on medication management.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition.
• Performs tasks related to medication administration, including vital signs and dose calculations.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Treats residents with dignity and protects rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of health information.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medication aide certification

CPR certification

Medical terminology

1 year healthcare experience or 2 yrs)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

$3000 Sign On Bonus

Looking for a job where you'll feel appreciated and be inspired? If you want a rewarding career in a fun-loving environment, Prestige Care Center of Fairfield welcomes you! You can make a vital difference in our resident's lives. We appreciate and motivate energetic positive team members.

We offer an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term, life, and PTO accrual.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.
• Must have medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Certified Medication Aide

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

Additional Tasks for Certified Medication Aide

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

Location:

Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility

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