Certified Medication Aide: Direct Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Location Mack Alford Correctional Center/Medical in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to provide direct and indirect care under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, charting, escorting patients, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Requires CMA license; some roles are safety sensitive; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Level I education and experience: none.
• Level II education and experience: one year of patient care experience.
• Special Requirements: CMA license and safety sensitivity noted; on-site only.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Chart observations and report changes to supervisors.
• Escort patients and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Order, receive and store supplies; assist with basic clerical tasks.
• Follow directions and work under nursing or medical supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Observation recording

Patient care support

Education

Certified Medication Aide license

Job description

Location Mack Alford Correctional Center/Medical in Oklahoma is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to provide direct and indirect care under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, charting, escorting patients, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Requires CMA license; some roles are safety sensitive; on-site work only.