Certified Medication Aide- Perdiem

About the role

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents. This dual-certified position involves assisting with medication administration and providing hands-on care to promote dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration and provide treatments under the supervision of a nurse.
• Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner through light housekeeping and other tasks.
• Provide direct care and support for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, and feeding.
• Collaborate with nursing and caregiving teams to support a person-centered care environment.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist with serving meals.
• Monitor residents' conditions, behaviors, and functional status and report any changes promptly.
• Ensure residents' privacy and property are safeguarded.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with staff and residents.
• Participate in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
• Practice good infection control techniques.
• Operate various equipment safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
• CPR Certification
• Experience: 0-1 Years
• Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 100 lbs, operating various equipment, hearing, vision, and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.13 - $25.43 per hour. The actual offered rate of pay may vary based on job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.