CMA - FT

VILLAGE PARK SENIOR LIVING LLC; Peachtree Corners (GA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Galerie Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Village Park Peachtree Corners, GA. The CMA administers or assists with medications per orders and supports residents according to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, stocking medication areas, coordinating with pharmacies, and assisting in training care staff. Strong reading, communication, and emergency judgment skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED.
• Active CMA license with the Georgia CMA Registry is required.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend physician orders and resident care plans.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.

Aufgaben

• Administer and assist with resident medications per policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation and orders.
• Keep resident charts current and stocked medication rooms.
• Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies.
• Oversee care plan charting and assist in training staff.

Kenntnisse

Follow instructions

Read orders

Communicate with families

Emergency judgment

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or GED

Georgia CMA Registry license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Village Park Peachtree Corners - Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, Position Type: Full Time, Job Title: Certified Medication Aide

Reports To: Wellness Director

Summary: The CMA will provide residents with services in accordance with health care provider’s orders regarding administration or assistance with medications and treatments, as per state regulations. The CMA will also assist in providing direct care to residents following their individualized care plans.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer and assist with resident medications in accordance with Galerie Management policies and Georgia Assisted Living Community Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that all medication documentation is current and correct, including medication administration forms, physician orders, change of dosages, written orders, etc.
• Maintain resident charts and keep documentation current.
• Ensure the medication carts and medication rooms are completely stocked with all required continuous, PRN, Over the Counter (OTC), and other medications as ordered by the physician.
• Control medication carts, medication room access, and key assignment.
• Communicate resident status changes to Wellness Director and families.
• Notify Wellness Director of at-risk residents in need of a higher level of care.
• Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies.
• Assist in updating assessments and care plans as needed.
• Assist in the training of care associates and participate in orientation of new care associates.
• Read all shift change acknowledgement notes.
• Oversee care plan charting by Resident Assistants.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Must be at least 18 years of age and have either a High School Diploma or GED. An active CMA license with the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Can follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend physician orders and resident care plans.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, residents' families, and other associates of the company.
• Uses good judgment in emergency situations and gets help when needed.