CMA Certified Medication Aide

Ascension Healthcare; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading non-profit senior living provider, where you will play a vital role in administering medications and providing personalized care to residents. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. With flexible schedules, including part-time evening shifts, you can balance your work and personal life effectively. Embrace the chance to develop lasting relationships with residents and their families, while enjoying a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Medication Aide certification required prior to hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications under supervision and maintain medical records.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and report reactions.
• Restock medication inventories and ensure resident safety.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Details

+ Department: Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living

+ Schedule: PT Evenings (3pm-11pm) w/ Weekend Rotation or PRN

+ Facility: Via Christi Village

+ Location: Pittsburg, KS

+ Salary: $17.31 - $25.09 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN)/(LVN) and maintains related medical records.

1. Present medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.
2. Take vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.
3. Restock medication inventories.
4. May provide direct patient care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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