CMA Certified Medication Aide Full Time/Part-time (88513)

Pivotal Health Care; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Health Care's Colonial Village in Overland Park, KS is seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMA/CMT) to join our care team. The CMA/CMT passes medications under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and provides hands-on care to residents in a senior living environment.

The role emphasizes medication administration, resident safety, infection control, and support across dining and activities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved CMA/CNA training and passed competency exams.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse according to physician orders.
• Report changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
• Review Tenant Service Plans to understand tenant needs and preferences.
• Review the Staff 24-Hour Communication log for changes in health conditions.
• Provide personal services to tenants as assigned and per Tenant Service Plans.
• Assist tenants with medications and treatments as allowed by regulation.
• Respond to calls from the emergency system in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate infection control procedures.
• Assist in dining room during meals and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support social/recreational activities and encourage tenant participation.

Skills

CMA/CMT responsibility

Education

CNA certification

CMA certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colonial Village - Overland Park, KS, Position Type: Full Time & Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care

Colonial Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts

We currently have openings in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.

Benefits

We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)


• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.


• 401(k) with company match


• PTO


• Holiday Premium Pay


• Volunteer Time Off


• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials


• Referral Bonus


• Service Award Bonus


• Career Path Development


• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment


• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMA/CMT) to join our team! The Certified Medication Aide/Tech is responsible for passing medication under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse and to provide direct, hands-on care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, passes medication and provides treatments according to physician’s orders and in accordance with facility policy.


• Reports changes in resident’s condition immediately to the Charge Nurse.


• Reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences.


• Reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions.


• Provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans.


• Assists tenants with medications and/or treatments as assigned and allowed by regulation.


• Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.


• Assists in the dining room during meal times


• Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.


• Assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities.


• Monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures.


• Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received.

Qualifications

The Certified Medication Aide/Tech must have completed an approved training program and passed competency examinations in clinical skills and written knowledge to obtain certification as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA).

Our Community

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

• Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS


• Maggie's Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS


• Westchester Village, Lenexa KS


• Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO


• Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO


• Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA


• Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA


• Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA


• Northridge Village, Ames, IA


• Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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