CMA Certified Medication Aide / GNA Nursing Aide

CommuniCare; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare center, where you will play a vital role as a Certified Medication Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide essential care to residents while ensuring their comfort and safety. With both full-time and part-time shifts available, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including daily pay and tuition reimbursement. This innovative firm values your skills and dedication, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive in your healthcare career. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to excellence, we want you on our team!

Benefits

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Plans

Uniforms

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Nurse Aide Training Program completion preferred.
• Understanding of medication procedures and ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication per physician's orders and maintain accurate records.
• Provide personal care and ensure a safe environment for residents.
• Participate in training and maintain certification for quality care.

Skills

Medication Administration Procedures

Basic Math Functions

Resident Care Procedures

Tact and Patience

Independent Decision Making

Communication Skills

Healthcare Experience

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Westminster Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for Certified Medication Assistants (CMA) and Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) to join our team.

This position will perform the role of both CMA and GNA.

We have full time and part time shifts available

WHAT WE OFFER

Now Offering Daily Pay! Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!

Comprehensive Benefits package for Full Time!

Daily Pay * Tuition Reimbursement * Great health plans * Uniforms * Company paid life insurance & much, much more

Do you have what it takes to become a CMA at CommuniCare?

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• An understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state approved training course.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• An understanding of resident care procedures and standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.
• Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness and ability to seek new methods and principles and be willingness to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician’s orders and state/federal regulations.
• Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
• Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Charting – routine medications, medication omissions, documentation of PRN medication given with follow up, and any other pertinent observations.
• Maintain inventory of medications.
• Rounds with nurse and physician.
• Prepare monthly medication records.
• Provide personal care and treatment function for residents.
• Perform basic nursing care functions as required.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and ensure that their needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance the quality of care.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement and safety programs, and environmental and infection control standards.