Certified Medicine Aide

Join Our Caring Team At Vierra St. Elizabeth's!

Position: Certified Medicine Aide - Evening Shift

Make a Difference!

St. Elizabeth offers the best pay for CMA's!

Join a team where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Overview:

St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted Certified medication aide license in applicable state.

• High school diploma

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• 1-2 years of experience as a medication aide in assisted living or long-term care

• Positive attitude and team player with good communication skills

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily administration of medication, including self-administration

• Keep charting documentation current and report resident status changes

• Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with pharmacies

• Keep medication files and medical records current and up to date

• Provide compassionate care and support with activities and daily living to the residents

• Encourage and assist with participation in life enrichment and spiritual activities

• Filling in as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant as needed

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.

• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be able and willing to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day, encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

• Contributes to and exemplifies teamwork.

• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Possesses leadership, supervisory skills and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Successfully follows oral and written instructions.

• Successfully relays information concerning residents, employees or any given subject matter.

• Willing to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Communicates with medical, nursing staff, and all departments.

• Accepts call-backs during emergency conditions.

• Works in office and throughout the facility.

• Willing to work to task completion despite frequent interruptions.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This job description is intended to convey the general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Other tasks not listed here may be assigned by the Board of Managers, Board of Directors, and/or President of the company. Periodic revision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on long term care by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/or revised annually and as needed.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state civil rights law, it is the policy of Vierra Communities to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.