CMA Certified Medication Aide / GNA Nursing Aide

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading provider of post-acute care. As a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), you will play a vital role in administering medication and providing personal care to residents. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment. With both full-time and part-time shifts available, you can find a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including daily pay, tuition reimbursement, and more as you help create caring communities where everyone feels valued and respected.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Great Health Plans

Uniforms

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication as per physician's orders and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of medications and document patient care.

Skills

Medication Administration

Basic Math Functions

Resident Care Procedures

Independent Decision Making

Tact and Patience

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D.

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 willing 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 functions 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.

About Us

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort, we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.