What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at Firesteel Healthcare Center?
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Based on Shift:
- EVENINGS - ($3,500 FT / $1,750 PT)
- DAYS - ($3,000 FT / $1,500 PT)
$1 per hour shift differential for evening shifts
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Job Summary
Firesteel Healthcare Center is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed medications to residents and maintain related medical records under supervision of Nurse.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, clinically sound professional, with a passion for providing quality care to the residents we are entrusted to care for.
Essential Functions
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
- Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified processes.
- Takes vital signs
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
- Receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to resident.
- Record and restock medication inventories.
Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements
Certification in the state of employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant for one year. Successful completion of 80 hours training approved by the State for Certified Medication Assistants.
Benefit Highlights
- Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
