Certified Medication Aide — Weekend & Overnight Pay

Paddington Place Cottages; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Vision Dental

401K Plan

PTO

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

FSA & Daycare

Job summary

Paddington Place Cottages in Oklahoma is seeking a Licensed Certified Medication Aide to administer medications as ordered by physicians under supervision. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and adherence to nursing standards and facility policies.

Must have a high school diploma, be a licensed CMA, and possess solid communication and teamwork skills. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, weekend double and overnight pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must provide documentation of such certification upon application for the position.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen‑saver activates within established facility policy guidelines.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Paddington Place Cottages in Oklahoma is seeking a Licensed Certified Medication Aide to administer medications as ordered by physicians under supervision. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy, and adherence to nursing standards and facility policies.

Must have a high school diploma, be a licensed CMA, and possess solid communication and teamwork skills. The facility offers comprehensive benefits, weekend double and overnight pay, and opportunities for growth.