Medication Aide

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications to residents under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

The role includes verifying resident identities, recording drug details, and assisting in direct resident care as needed in a Denver facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medication Aide (NOT QMAP).
• Administers prescribed medications to residents under supervision of Director of Nursing.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug details on chart.
• Records and restocks medication inventories; follows guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations.
• Verifies resident identity and records drug, dosage and time on chart.
• Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or application.
• Takes vital signs or monitors response to medications and reports reactions.
• Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Receives and restocks supply of ordered medications.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Resident care

Teamwork

Education

Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: DENVER, CO 80230Salary Range: $27.00 - $30.00 HourlyMust be a Certified Medication Aide (NOT QMAP)

Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Director of Nursing by performing the following duties. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

CMA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident’s chart.
• Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.
• Records and restocks medication inventories.
• Gives and/or assist in direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments as applicable.
• Assist Nurse Aides during meal times with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.
• Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.
• Provide assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.
• Reports to DON/Administrator incidents/accidents, and alleged abuse incidences.
• Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights”.
• Attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Other duties in the scope and practice as indicated by the state guidelines