Certified Medication Aide-(QMAP)-weekend availability

Paycom - ATS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Certified Medication Aide at Paycom - ATS dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse and assists residents with daily living activities, in a supportive care setting. The role includes measuring vital signs, documentation, and helping with meals and personal care to ensure resident comfort and safety.

Responsibilities also cover maintaining clean rooms, communicating with residents and families, and adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

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

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Registered Medication Aide certification

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications

Job description

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 proceduresHelps resident with all personal care functions as neededHelps resident at mealtimes and monitors resident’s eating habitsHelps resident to and from daily activitiesCleans and organizes the resident’s room and assists with laundryMeasures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in conditionEnsures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standardsCommunicates with residents and families regarding careAttends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications & Physical Requirements:Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stressAble to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50lbs as neededAble to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysEducation & Experience:High school diploma or GED with further training to achieve certificationCertified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in this stateCertified as Registered Medication Aide in this stateAt least one year of experience in an assisted living community preferredCurrent CPR, First Aid, and AED certificationsThis 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.