CMA- Certified Medication Aide

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

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CMA- Certified Medication Aide

9 days ago Requisition ID: 11178

Day, evenings, weekends, 7am to 3pm and 3pm- 11pm

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives but life to their years.

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K

Position Overview

This position administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while also providing personal care services, assistance, and support to residents.

• Administer medications accurately and at appropriate time according to physician and resident service plan.
• Document medications administered and those not given according to regulations and policies and procedures.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments, vitals, etc.
• Complete incident reports and documentation on resident’s record.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• 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

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to resident.
• Nursing standards of practice for older adults
• State and Federal Guidelines for Assisted Living
• HIPAA requirements
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail