Certified Medication Aide: Quality Resident Care

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Stat pay

Holiday pay

Positive work environment

Job summary

Right Staff is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Iowa to join a team dedicated to high-quality care. The role involves assessing residents, developing care plans, ensuring CMA guideline adherence, and communicating with physicians and staff to maintain smooth shifts.

Responsibilities include administering medications, reporting abuse, and documenting in PCC. Strong CNA credentials in Iowa and current CPR certification are required, with a 60-hour CMA certificate.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE A CMA CERTIFICATE (60 HOUR COURSE)
• CNA for Iowa
• Certified Medication Aide certification (60 hours)
• Current CPR certificate

Responsibilities

• Assess the residents' needs and assist in developing and following individual care plans
• Assure quality care is delivered through the utilization of CMA processes and guidelines
• Identify and communicate changes in residents' status to physicians and staff
• Administer medications, and other direct care as prescribed and indicated
• Communicate appropriate information to all staff to provide a smooth shift transition
• Report any suspected abuse to appropriate authority
• Document appropriately as needed or required in PCC
• Push/pull 30 pounds of force required to move medication carts and to transport residents in wheelchair

Education

Certified Medication Aide certification (60 hours)

CPR certificate

Job description

Right Staff is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Iowa to join a team dedicated to high-quality care. The role involves assessing residents, developing care plans, ensuring CMA guideline adherence, and communicating with physicians and staff to maintain smooth shifts.

Responsibilities include administering medications, reporting abuse, and documenting in PCC. Strong CNA credentials in Iowa and current CPR certification are required, with a 60-hour CMA certificate.