Medication Aide- CMA

YAD Management; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Wages and Benefits 包含

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 oral and topical medications to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physician orders and facility policy.

The CMA will perform routine tasks to maintain residents' health, comfort, and well-being, using the computer system to document and communicate changes and observations.

Qualifications

• Must hold CMA certification and perform duties under supervision.
• Administer medications per physician orders and facility policy.
• Record medication administration accurately in resident charts.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Notifies licensed staff when a resident reports pain.
• Takes and records vital signs as assigned.
• Records medication administration and treatments in the computer system.
• Responds to resident call lights and anticipates needs.
• Observes and reports any reactions or side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Performs resident care tasks to promote safety and well-being.
• Supports safety and quality culture.
• Administers PRN medications per policy.
• Reports changes in resident condition as appropriate.

Skills

Five rights

Vital signs

Documentation

Resident care

Education

CMA Certification

Tools

Computer system

Job description

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

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