CMA: Daily Pay Medication Assistant for Residents

CommuniCare Health Services; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Great health plans

Uniforms

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Madeira Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is seeking Certified Medication Assistants (CMA) to join our team. We offer both full-time and part-time positions with daily pay and comprehensive benefits.

The CMA will provide routine medication administration and personal care for residents to maintain high-quality care standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and Nurse Aide training with state certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• Understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state approved training course.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.

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.

Skills

High school diploma

Nurse Aide Training

Medication administration procedures

Basic math proficiency

Resident care procedures

Independent decision making

Healthcare experience desirable

Interpersonal communication

Patience and enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of approved Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

Madeira Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is seeking Certified Medication Assistants (CMA) to join our team. We offer both full-time and part-time positions with daily pay and comprehensive benefits.

The CMA will provide routine medication administration and personal care for residents to maintain high-quality care standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and Nurse Aide training with state certification requirements.