CMA Med Aide PRN 7pm

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Midway (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive wages

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is hiring a Certified Medication Aide for a PRN night shift (7pm - 11pm). The CMA administers oral and topical meds under the supervision of a licensed nurse and per state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities include using the five rights, documenting administration, and monitoring resident condition. The role supports resident safety and quality of care with competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and PTO.

Qualifications

• CMA Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications under physician orders and licensed nurse supervision.
• Follows the five rights of medication administration and documents doses.
• Notifies staff of resident pain and notes changes in condition.
• Records meds and treatments in the resident chart and computer system.
• Responds to call lights, observes safety, and maintains care quality.

Skills

CMA Certification

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Fletcher, NC, is a Long-Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(CMA) Certified Medication Aide

PRN Four Hour Night Shift 7pm - 11pm

Benefits:

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities

Job Description:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Requirements:

• CMA Certification