Medication Aide

Veritas Management Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Management Group is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Colorado to administer prescribed medications and maintain clinical records under supervision. You will verify resident identity, document doses, and observe for medication effects while coordinating with nursing staff.

The role includes direct resident care and assisting with meals, calls, and patient safety compliance. Applicants must hold CMA certification and be familiar with state regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification required.
• Knowledge of state regulations and nursing policy.
• Ability to observe and report medication effects.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug, dosage, and time on chart.
• Presents medication and observes ingestion or application; administers medication as directed.
• Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect reactions and reports findings to Charge Nurse.
• Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons where prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Receives and restocks medication supplies for administration.
• Provides direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding as applicable.
• Assists Nurse Aides during meals and tray service as needed.
• Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors effectiveness of PRN medications and reports outcomes.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Resident care

Documentation

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job description

Must be a Certified Medication Aide (NOT QMAP)

Cma Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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.

• 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