Medication Aide

Morningside House Senior Living; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streak Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Hospital Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

LifeMart discount

Professional growth

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Morningside Elite Management is seeking a Med Tech CMA to join our team in Setauket, NY. The role involves administering medications under nurse supervision, ensuring resident safety, and maintaining accurate medication records.

The position supports both full-time and part-time shifts with opportunities for advancement and benefits, including attendance bonuses and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Record medication administration and vital signs as required.
• Observe and report any reactions or side effects to a licensed nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Observation & reporting

Infection control

Communication with medical staff

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Med Tech CMA - Full Time & Part Time

We are looking for Med Techs CMAs to join our team at Morningside Elite Management as soon as possible. Morningside Elite Management is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Setauket, New York.

Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside Elite Management, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

Available Shifts:

• 6AM-2PM
• 2PM-10PM
• 10PM-6AM

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!
• Streak Attendance Bonus - earn up to $3,000 a year!
• Referral Bonus - $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off - 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Tuition Reimbursement!
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Med Tech CMA - Position Summary:

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.

Med Tech CMA - Essential 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 community policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Med Tech CMA records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.
• Med Tech CMA reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty‐four (24) hours after their occurrence.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Med Tech CMA supervises care staff in absence of nurses.
• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.
• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

Med Tech CMA - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.