Certified Medication Aide

About the role

A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is needed to provide routine nursing care and ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assists in passing medications to residents on their assigned unit.
• Prepares residents for therapy, activities, physician visits, religious services, etc., to include transporting residents to/from such activities.
• Prepares and administers medication documents, the right medications to the right patient at the right time in the right dosage by the right route.
• Aid residents with proper hygiene.
• Bathe residents as assigned and in accordance with established facility procedures (encourage showers and other self-help measures/activities).
• Follow infection control procedures in accordance with established facility policy when isolation techniques are necessary.
• Chart required information every shift pertaining to the role of the certified Medication Aide (CMA).
• Presents a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company Standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.

Qualifications

• A current certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.