Certified Medication Aide – Safe Resident Care

The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center; Eureka Springs (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following safety techniques and regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing and giving oral, topical, inhaled, and other medications, documenting MARs, monitoring residents, reporting reactions, and assisting with transfers and daily care within a compassionate, compliant team environment in Eureka Springs, AR.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and current Arkansas state license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications including oral, inhalers, topical and other forms under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report concerns to the nurse on duty.
• Calculate dosages and stock the medication cart; document on MAR chart.
• Report on resident responses to medications and treatments to the nurse on duty.
• Safely lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services; participate in med pass audits.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on duty.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Arkansas state license

Tools

MAR documentation

Job description

The Blossoms at Eureka Springs Rehab & Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following safety techniques and regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing and giving oral, topical, inhaled, and other medications, documenting MARs, monitoring residents, reporting reactions, and assisting with transfers and daily care within a compassionate, compliant team environment in Eureka Springs, AR.