Certified Medication Aide: Precise Patient Care

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to work under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The CMA will help ensure safe med passes and maintain high quality resident care.

Requirements include English communication skills and current CMA certification; previous patient care experience is preferred. The role includes reporting changes to supervision, following PRN documentation, medication reorder, and participating in trainings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Skills

English communication

Patient care experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to work under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The CMA will help ensure safe med passes and maintain high quality resident care.

Requirements include English communication skills and current CMA certification; previous patient care experience is preferred. The role includes reporting changes to supervision, following PRN documentation, medication reorder, and participating in trainings.