Certified Medication Aide - Staffing in Fort Worth, Texas!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Demonstrate competence for medication administration.

Responsible for appropriately administering resident’s prescribed PO, topical (unbroken skin), and rectal medication according to the physician’s orders and Medication Administration policies.

Notify Charge Nurse immediately of any physical or behavioral changes in a resident/patient (e.g. difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, difficult to arouse, confusion, skin breakdown, cuts, bruising, bleeding, and blisters) including any complaints or grievances made by the resident.

Monitors adverse affects of administered medications and reports them immediately to Charge Nurse.

Records all medication administration according to company policy.

Reports any medication errors immediately to Charge Nurse.

Responsible for maintaining security of the medication cart and environment free of accident hazards.

Responsible for observing infection control policies for medication administration.

Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.

Perform all resident care as assigned and according to (facility) nursing department's policies and procedures. Reads and follows routine daily to ensure provision of appropriate care.

Attends department meetings, mandatory in services and seminars as requested.

Maintain a minimum of training each year per CMA certification.

Comply with all confidentiality and privacy requirements and regulations.

Assures that all resident rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations according to (facility)'s policy and procedures.

Follow established safety precautions in performance of all duties.

Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident and follow infection control guidelines and universal precautions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or relevant qualification.

Completion of a state-approved CMA certification training course and maintained in good standing.

Possession of a current valid Texas driver’s license or regular means of transportation to and from work.

One (1) year of experience as a nursing assistant in a skilled rehabilitation, skilled nursing or Long-Term Care (LTC) environment preferred.

Experience with electronic medical records preferred.