What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA position at stayton?
We are seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Certified Medication Aide, you are responsible for pouring, administering and recording medications under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
- Maintain compliance with Buckner policies and procedures. Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
- Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.
- Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
- Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart..
- Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side affects of medication administered.
- Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
- Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
What you’ll bring:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum one-year related experience
- Completes and/or meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. medication aide certificate, nursing aide certificate, CPR.
- Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
- Requires ability to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
