What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication aide position at Camden Health and Rehabilitation?
Camden Health and Rehabilitation -
Camden Health and Rehabilitation is a 135-bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is seeking full-time and part-time Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) to join our team of dedicated health care professionals.
Applicants must be certified as a Medication Aide and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of North Carolina.
Please note that a Med Aide is different than that of a Med Tech.
Responsibilities :
Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents
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 by the attending physician or the Medical Director
Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician or the facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse.
Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.
Note and report errors in the administration of medications
Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
All other duties as assigned.
As a SanStone Health & Rehabilitation facility, we offer employment opportunities in NC that are filled with purpose. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents.
Camden Health and Rehabilitation offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including vacation, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match.
Location : 1 Marithe Court
1 Marithe Court
Greensboro, NC 27407
Last updated : 2024-07-05
