What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA Certified / Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)-AL/MC position at Buckingham Senior Living?
Position Summary:
Cares for residents in the retirement and nursing community under direction of nursing and medical staff, by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
- Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
- Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops
- Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
- Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
- Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
- Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
- Provides direct resident care (See CNA Job Description). Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
- Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- May need to respond as appropriate to personal calls from the Independent Living Center. Duties in this setting may include but are not limited to providing First Aid, call emergency personnel (dial 911), and/or call family members at request of Independent Living residents.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
- One year experience in long-term care setting desired.
The Buckingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Buckingham will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with The Buckingham.
