CMA: Resident Medication & Care Specialist

StoneGate Senior Living, LLC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Pay on Demand - Payday Advance

Gym Membership and Fitness Program Dis

Employee Discounts

Access to Automobile and HomeInsurance

Job summary

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team. In this role, you will administer oral and topical medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physician orders and facility policy.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers compassionate resident care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services, with competitive benefits and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• State certification as a nurse aide is required
• State approved medication administration certification
• Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nurse aide
• Highly developed observation skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Administers medication 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 the “five rights” of medication administration.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Education

State certification as a nurse aide

Job description

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team. In this role, you will administer oral and topical medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physician orders and facility policy.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers compassionate resident care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services, with competitive benefits and a commitment to quality care.