Compassionate Medication Aide: Resident Care Champion

Midwest Health Inc; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health Inc in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Certified Medication Aide to assist in administering medications under physician orders and nursing supervision. The role requires CMA certification, CPR, and English proficiency, with duties including maintaining a medication cart and documenting administration.

Responsibilities include adhering to facility policies, reporting adverse reactions, and assisting residents with daily activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CMA certification in good standing with the State.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering medications as ordered by the physician and under supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and room.
• Document and report medication administration and refusals promptly.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled, stored, and charted as policy requires.
• Follow facility policies for medication receipt, storage, and destruction.
• Notify supervisors of any adverse reactions or refusals by residents.
• Assist residents with daily hygiene and other daily living activities as needed.

Skills

CMA certification

CPR certification

English proficiency

Job description

Midwest Health Inc in Manhattan, Kansas seeks a Certified Medication Aide to assist in administering medications under physician orders and nursing supervision. The role requires CMA certification, CPR, and English proficiency, with duties including maintaining a medication cart and documenting administration.

Responsibilities include adhering to facility policies, reporting adverse reactions, and assisting residents with daily activities as needed.