What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide *1st Shift position at Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation?
Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
Bear Mountain Health and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).
MUST BE CERTIFIED TO WORK IN SKILLED NURSING!!!!!
Working here, you will enjoy :
Employee Engagement Activities
Positive work environment
Excellent Training
Competitive Pay and Benefits
What you will do :
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and / or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication / treatment.
Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse, as directed.
Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
Notify the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies .
What you need :
Current Medication Aide Certification for NC.
Must have a current / active CPR certification preferred.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
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