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Certified Medication Aide CMA SNF LTC

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center

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Compensation
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Location
Fairfield, IA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Nursing AssistantMedication Aide CertificationCurrent CPR Certification

Job overview

Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center is hiring a Certified Medication Aide CMA SNF LTC. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) delivers routine daily oral, inhalation, and topical medications to residents under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role involves observing for adverse drug reactions, recording medication administration, and following instructions on medication management. The CMA also performs tasks such as taking vital signs, calculating medication doses, and maintaining medication carts.

Key focus areas include Deliver routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law, Observe for any adverse drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse, and Record medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Medication Aide Certification. Important skills include Medical Terminology, Pharmacological Terminology, Medication Administration, Vital Signs, and Storage Of Medications. Preferred (not required): Observe Adverse Drug Reactions, Follow Written Instructions, Follow Verbal Instructions, and Observe Resident Changes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical TerminologyPharmacological TerminologyMedication AdministrationObserve Adverse Drug ReactionsFollow Written InstructionsFollow Verbal InstructionsObserve Resident ChangesDocument Resident ChangesVital SignsMedication Dose CalculationsStock Medication CartsRemove Discontinued MedicationsSafe Handling of MedicationsStorage of MedicationsTreat Residents With Dignity and RespectPromote Resident RightsProtect Resident RightsAdhere to Facility Policies and ProceduresComply With Business Conduct StandardsComply With State RegulationsComply With Federal RegulationsFollow Safety MeasuresFollow Hygiene MeasuresMaintain Confidentiality of PHIReport Allegations of AbuseReport Allegations of NeglectReport Allegations of Misappropriation of PropertyReport Allegations of ExploitationReport Allegations of MistreatmentProtect Residents From AbuseCooperate With InvestigationsReport Occupational ExposuresParticipate in Life Safety DrillsParticipate in Emergency DrillsParticipate in TrainingsReport Work-Related InjuriesReport Work-Related IllnessesFollow Infection Control Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCertified Nursing AssistantMedication Aide Certification1 Year Health Care Industry Experience or 2 Years Medication Aide ExperienceCurrent CPR Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

$3000 Sign On Bonus

Looking for a job where you'll feel appreciated and be inspired? If you want a rewarding career in a fun-loving environment, Prestige Care Center of Fairfield welcomes you! You can make a vital difference in our resident's lives. We appreciate and motivate energetic positive team members.

We offer an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term, life, and PTO accrual.

Required Qualifications

❖ High school diploma or equivalent.

❖ Must be a certified nursing assistant.

❖ Must have medication aide certification.

❖ Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.

❖ Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

❖ Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for Certified Medication Aide

  • Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct

  • supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

  • Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.

  • Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

  • Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.

  • Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.

  • Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose

  • calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.

  • Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

Additional Tasks for Certified Medication Aide

  • Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

  • Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

  • Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

  • Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves

  • Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications

  • Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

  • Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

  • Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

  • Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

  • Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

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Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility

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