Certified Medication Aide (CMA) $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

About the role

Coweta Care and Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise.

Schedule

• Full-Time Shifts: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (Monday–Friday)

Pay

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differential pay (at participating locations)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per calendar year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved programs of study
• Take-home up to 75% of net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life and other voluntary insurance options for full-time employees
• Monthly contests and employee appreciation events

Essential Functions

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with center policy
• Demonstrates knowledge of the “five rights” of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be 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 residents’ 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 center policy
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency preferred
• Must pass a state-issued exam
• Required valid certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) with active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Oklahoma
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
• Must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Basic computer knowledge