Certified Medication Aide/QMA

Otterbein Cridersville; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) who also serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/STNA) to care for residents in our Ohio communities. You will prepare and administer medications, document care, and coordinate with licensed nurses while providing direct nursing support when CMA duties are not required.

Shifts: Part-time 1st Shift and PRN. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, Paid Time Off, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Current, active OH CNA/STNA certification. Must be on Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• OH CMA certification and CPR required.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (PCC experience highly preferred).
• At least 12 months of direct care as CNA/STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician (oral, topical, eye/ear ointments, inhalants, rectal/vaginal meds).
• Document medications in the resident’s chart and observations.
• Report abnormalities to licensed nurse and manage refusals or side effects.
• Provide direct nursing care as CNA/STNA when not performing CMA duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Attention to detail

English communication

Flexibility

Education

OH CNA/STNA Certification

CMA certification

Tools

PCC

EMR

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

A Certified Medication Aide administers medications to residents/elders in a nursing home under direction of a licensed nurse. The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Shifts: Part-time 1st Shift and PRN

Key Responsibilities of position are below:

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by physician:
  • oral and topical medications
  • nasal drops and sprays
  • ointments to eyes, ears or nose
  • inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers or aerosols that allow for a single dose of a fixed, premeasured amount of mediation
  • rectal and vaginal medications
• Administer previously ordered pro re nata (PRN) medication only if authorization is obtained from the licensed nurse on duty or on call.
• Document in a resident’s clinical record:
  • All medications that the Certified Medication Aide personally administered
  • Observations including what the Certified Medication Aide sees, hears or smells
  • Any information that is reported to the Certified Medication Aide by the resident.
• Report to the licensed nurse:
  • Any abnormalities that would prohibit medication administration.
  • Any reactions and side effects to medications exhibited by a resident.
  • any refusal of a resident to comply with medication administration
• Perform Treatments.
• Count, administer and document-controlled substances.
• Provide direct nursing care to the elders and residents as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA when not needed to perform Certified Medication Aide duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Skills and Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English (speak, hear, write).

Qualifications:

• Licensure/Certification:
• Current, active OH Certified Nursing Assistant CNA/STNA Certification. Must be on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred
• Licensure: Ohio active CMA (Certified Medication Aide) certification, CPR and active Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA certification.
• Experience: At least 12 months of direct care as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA practice desired; long term care experience preferred.

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

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