Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Weekends Only - Full-Time

EastOK Cottages; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Come work for a company that cares and appreciates its staff and help us strive to be the difference makers and a guiding light in our profession. We are searching for attentive, kindhearted health professionals regardless of the position to help us care for our phenomenal residents.

Remarkable benefits our staff can expect:

1. Competitive Wages
2. Comprehensive benefits- Medical, Vision, Dental
3. Insure Oklahoma- Subsidies to eligible employees.
4. Maternity Leave- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
5. 401 K Plan
6. PTO
7. Holiday Pay
8. Life Insurance
9. Referral Bonus Program
10. Flexible Spending & Daycare Account
11. Employee Monthly Appreciation Activities
12. Perfect Attendance Bonus for Full-time Hourly Staff
13. ON DEMAND PAY- (PayActiv - access to weekly pay!)
14. Education Assistance- That’s right, we will support you as you go back to school. We believe in you!

Exclusive discounts:

1. AT&T & Verizon
2. Insight & Dell
3. Staples
4. United Moving Services
5. OKRIN & Sherwin Williams
6. AMC Movies
7. Premium Seats USA (concert & sports events)
8. LMT Club & Member Auto Buying by TrueCar
9. Abenity Travel Center
10. Six Flags
11. Harry & David Gifts & Godiva

Job Summary:

Employee certified to administer medications, in accordance with state and federal laws, under the supervision of licensed staff to residents within facilities. Provide residents with direct care to assure quality of life in a home-like environment while offering additional support to family and visitors. Maintains professional behavior while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federal guidelines.

Supervision:

Administers medication under the supervision of licensed nurse. In some situations may be required to supervise other staff or work independently.

Critical Functions:

1. Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of licensed nurse.
2. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug and dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records such as MAR.
3. Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
4. Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing and feeding of residents and assisting with prescribed treatments.
5. May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to resident.
6. May record and restock medication inventories.

Experience:

• High school graduate or minimum age of 18 years of age
• Completion Certified Medication Technician or Med Level One course and obtain certification in current state
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, co-workers, visitors and families
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA regulations requiring confidentiality of resident information
• Demonstrate accuracy in observation, performance and reporting
• Required to work under direct supervision of licensed nurse

Key Competencies:

• Able to administer prescribed medication to residents and maintain related medical records
• Possess ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing residents' needs and ADL
• Possess ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, peers, family members and visitors
• Maintain resident confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and adhere to residents' rights
• Ability to recognize and adhere to resident care plan and maintain a safe living environment by utilizing safety equipment and communicating with charge staff any notable changes or concerns.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and performance as an employee.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation, administration, and documentation at appropriate times of all medications other than parenteral unless licensed.
• Ability to provide direct physical and emotional care to residents including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, transferring, lifting, maintaining records, confidentiality and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Recognize and report in a timely manner any change in resident condition to charge staff.
• Accurately observe, record, and report resident care, condition or needs as well as concerns, food intake, output as ordered.
• Responsible for counting and documenting narcotics at beginning or end of shift.
• Support co-workers by providing assistance as needed or requested in resident care.
• Report in a timely manner any accidents or incidents involving residents, staff, visitors.
• Communicate through report to staff on preceding and oncoming shifts.
• Admit and discharge or transfer residents with proper documentation noted in nurses' notes and complete necessary and required forms.
• Must be able to work independently or with peers to provide care of residents.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company requirements related to driving if required.