Med Aide on Day Shift

Yad Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Perks and activities

Job summary

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for full-time night shift. The CMA administers medications under physician orders, under nurse supervision, and follows all state and federal regulations to maintain resident health, comfort, and safety.

Benefits include competitive wages, flexible scheduling, PTO, discounts, and activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality care, and responsive resident support within a caring team.

Qualifications

• Administer oral and topical medications to residents under physician orders.
• Perform tasks under supervision of a licensed nurse and follow state/federal rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered under supervision.
• Records medications and uses computer system for resident info.
• Notifies licensed staff when residents report pain.
• Records vital signs as required by medication.
• Responds to resident calls and checks on residents with rounds.
• Observes and reports drug reactions to a nurse.
• Ensures safety and quality in resident care.
• Administers PRN medications per policy.
• Reports changes in residents' condition or behavior.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient care

Record keeping

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Hertford 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

Full Time: 7am-7pm

Benefits:

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

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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