Certified Medication Aide (FT/PT/PRN)

Paycom - ATS; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse and assist residents with daily living activities, including hygiene, eating, mobility, and environment care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, accurate documentation, communication with residents and families, participation in trainings, and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with training to achieve certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state.
• Certified as Registered Medication Aide in this state.
• At least one year of experience in an assisted living community preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse according to established procedures.
• Helps resident with all personal care functions as needed.
• Helps resident at mealtimes and monitors resident’s eating habits.
• Helps resident to and from daily activities.
• Cleans and organizes the resident’s room and assists with laundry.
• Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Communicates with residents and families regarding care.
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Registered Medication Aide (RMA)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Overland Park, KS 66212-2500, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Job Shift: Any, The Certified Medication Aide dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse and helps residents with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, moving safely to activities or functions, and caring for the resident's environment, including laundry and housekeeping. He or she must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse according to established procedures
• Helps resident with all personal care functions as needed
• Helps resident at mealtimes and monitors resident’s eating habits
• Helps resident to and from daily activities
• Cleans and organizes the resident’s room and assists with laundry
• Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Communicates with residents and families regarding care
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as needed
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certification
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this state
• Certified as Registered Medication Aide in this state
• At least one year of experience in an assisted living community preferred
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.