What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA Training Program Safford position at Haven of Safford?
FREE Certified Medication Assistant Training Course
This 5-week course running from 02/04/2025 – 03/05/2025.
Next class begins Tuesday, February 04, 2025 and begins at 8am each day (running some 4 hours and some 8 hours (8 1/2) with lunch). Clinical placement will run from 6am – 3:30pm.
This 5-week Medication Assistant (MA) training program will provide the education and training to prepare students to function in the role of a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) and to pass the state competency written and skills exams needed to apply for certification in the State of Arizona. The student will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to safety administer the medications, allowed by regulation, in a long-term care facility, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, while respecting the resident’s rights, promoting dignity, and following facility policies and procedures, and state regulations
> Active, Non-Probationary CNA License with active work for at least six months. License may have no outstanding complaints or restrictions.
> Minimum education requirement of at least a high school diploma, GED or U.S. college or U.S. military credits or 12 years of education in a foreign country.
> Active, Class-Instructed CPR Certification
> Fingerprint Clearance Card
> Background Screening, Licensure Verification (if applicable), Reference Check, Drug Testing
> Tuberculosis Testing
> Employee Health Screening (Conducted after Hire)
> Ability to Move, Lift and Transfer a minimum of 50 Pounds
> Must be able to Speak, Read, Write and Understand English
Haven Health is the largest rural healthcare provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation throughout Arizona. Our mission is to be the provider of choice in the communities we serve, a gathering place for caring professionals and a safe haven for residents to thrive-one person and one family at a time.