Certified Medication Aide — Senior Care & Med Admin

Jackson Creek Senior Living; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition assistance

Holiday pay

PTO DAY 1

Referral bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty incentive

Employee recognition

Verizon/AT&T discounts

Pay advance

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Jackson Creek Senior Living in Prairie Village, KS is seeking a CMA to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while providing personal care and support. You will document medications, monitor health, assist with daily living activities, and respond to emergencies.

A Certified Medication Aide or state med pass cert is required; basic first aid, HS diploma, and experience with older adults preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide certificate or state med pass certificate.
• Basic First Aid Training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Experience in medication administration and medications.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately per physician and resident service plan.
• Document medications given and those not given per regulations and policies.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of residents.
• Document changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, vitals, etc.
• Complete incident reports and documentation on residents' record.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid and arrange for appropriate medical attention.
• Report concerns about residents to DON/ADON and/or Executive Director.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, personal hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical problems outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with resident laundry, daily bed making, and serving meals, as requested.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to DON
• Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities, assisting with activities as requested.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Nursing standards

HIPAA requirements

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Medication Aide certificate

First Aid Training

High school diploma or GED

Experience with older adults

Medication administration experience

Job description

Jackson Creek Senior Living in Prairie Village, KS is seeking a CMA to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while providing personal care and support. You will document medications, monitor health, assist with daily living activities, and respond to emergencies.

A Certified Medication Aide or state med pass cert is required; basic first aid, HS diploma, and experience with older adults preferred.