CMA- Certified Medication Aide

YAD Healthcare; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages

Flexible schedule

PTO

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer oral and topical medications to residents under physician orders and nurse supervision, following state and federal regulations. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and compassionate resident care.

Join a growing team that values residents' well-being, offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, PTO, and company perks.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• Notifies licensed staff when a resident reports pain.
• May take and record residents' vital signs as required.
• Records medication and treatments in the computer system as needed.
• Responds to resident call lights and checks on residents with supervision.
• Observes and reports adverse reactions or side effects to a nurse.
• Performs resident care activities to ensure safety and reduce errors.
• Supports a culture of safety and quality.
• Administers PRN medications in line with regulations and facility policy.
• Documents changes in resident condition and unusual incidents.

Skills

CMA Certification

Job description

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

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(CMA) Certified Medication Aide

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activites

Job Description:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Requirements:

• CMA Certification