CNA and CMA Certified Medication Aide 11-7

YAD Healthcare; Wallace (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading long-term care facility as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Wallace, NC. In this rewarding role, you will administer medications and ensure the comfort and well-being of residents while working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The facility offers new benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive management team dedicated to quality care.

Benefits

Paid orientation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (k)

Employee discounts

Monthly gift cards

Same day pay option

Opportunities for advancement

Tuition assistance for staff and dependents

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CMA certification.
• Knowledge of medication administration required.
• Ability to monitor and report resident conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral and topical medications as ordered by physicians.
• Records and monitors medication effects on residents.
• Maintains safety and quality in resident care.

Skills

Medication Administration

Observation

Communication

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Wallace, 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

Must also have CNA certificate.

NEW BENEFITS!

• New added bonuses and perks!
• U earned it bonus!
• PTO!
• Paid orientation!
• Very supportive management!
• Health insurance!
• Dental insurance!
• Vision insurance!
• 401 (k)!
• Employee discounts!
• Monthly gift cards
• Very High No Frills rates!
• Same day pay option!
• Employee Engagement program!
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs!
• Company Swag!
• Annual raises!
• Opportunities for advancement!
• Birthday pay!
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents!

Job Description:

The overall purpose of theCertified 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

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