Certified Medication Aide (Per Diem)

About the role

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and accurate assistance of medications and providing hands-on support with activities of daily living. This dual-certified position collaborates with nursing and caregiving teams to support a person-centered care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with medication and provides treatments according to physician's orders and facility policy.
• Maintains resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner by performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Provides direct care and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, and feeding.
• Attends and participates in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
• Practices good infection control techniques in all aspects of resident care.
• Prepares residents for meals, assists with serving meals, and feeds residents.
• Observes residents and promptly reports changes in condition, behavior, or functional status.
• Safeguards the resident’s privacy and property.
• Participates in the orientation of new or temporary staff to the unit to ensure continuity in the delivery of resident care.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Provides restorative care to residents as assigned by the Nurse or as indicated in the overall plan of care.
• Aids with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with staff and others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
• CPR Certification
• Experience: 0-1 Years
• Knowledge: Various medications, privacy regulations, record-keeping skills, communication skills, infection control techniques, resident care procedures
• Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, talking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, operating various equipment, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs, hearing, vision, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Relevant Certificates (CNA, CMA)

Skills

• Effective communication with residents and healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of various medications, their purposes, dosages, routes of administration, and potential side effects
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Record-keeping skills to document medication administration and patient responses accurately
• Ability to educate patients about their medications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, Tuition assistance and scholarships, Employee assistance program, Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, Pet Insurance

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $15.28 - $20.34 per hour

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

Reasonable Pay Estimate: $15.28 - $20.34 per hour. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, Tuition assistance and scholarships, Employee assistance program, Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.