Medication Aide

Morningside House Senior Living; Center Square, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Streak attendance bonus

Referral bonus

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Morningside Elite Management is hiring Med Tech CMAs to join our team as full-time or part-time staff in an assisted living and memory care community in Setauket, New York.

Administer oral and topical medications under nurse supervision, ensuring safety and compliance with state and federal regulations. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience acceptable.
• Certified Medication Aide certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the five rights of medication administration and record all meds given.
• Take and record vital signs as required.
• Maintain and document in the resident chart and electronic system.
• Ensure infection control and universal precautions are followed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medication Aide certification

Job description

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

We are looking forMed Techs CMAsto join our team atMorningside Elite Managementas soon as possible.Morningside Elite Managementis a leading assisted living and memory care community inSetauket, New York.

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.