Medication Aide- CMA

Hertford Rehabilitation and Healthcare; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activites

Job summary

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Hertford, NC, is hiring a part-time Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications and support resident well-being under nursing supervision. The CMA ensures accuracy with the five rights, records doses, monitors residents, responds to calls, and maintains safety standards in daily care.

This role emphasizes safety, compliance with state and federal regulations, and teamwork with licensed staff to deliver compassionate care to residents.

Qualifications

• Administer medications as prescribed under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• Record and report medication administration accurately.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs as required by medications.
• Responds to resident call lights and anticipates needs.
• Documents all medication events in the computer system.
• Observes for adverse reactions and reports to nursing staff.
• Maintains resident safety and contributes to a culture of quality.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Education

CMA Certification

Tools

Electronic health records

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 Part Time

Benefits:

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

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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