What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend CNA and CMA Certified Medication Aide position at Wallace Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications to residents in a Long Term Care facility, providing quality care and maintaining a safe environment.
Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a growing team of successful caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
New benefits include added bonuses and perks, PTO, paid orientation, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, monthly gift cards, and more.
The Certified Medication Aide position involves administering oral and topical medications to residents, performing routine daily tasks, and maintaining the health, comfort, and well-being of residents.
Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration and records all medication given to residents based on their specific chart.
- Notifies licensed staff when a resident complains of pain and takes and records vital signs as assigned or required by certain medications.
- Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
- Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident needs, and makes rounds to assigned residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
- Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
- Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
Requirements:
- CMA Certification