Certified Medication Aide (Sat-Sun 7AM-11PM)

About the role

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. This dual-certified position involves assisting with medication administration, providing hands-on care, and supporting residents in achieving or maintaining optimal health.

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, linen changes, bed-making, and bathroom cleaning.
• Provide direct care and support for activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
• Attend and participate in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
• Practice good infection control and observe residents for changes in condition, behavior, or functional status.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist with feeding.
• Ensure residents' privacy and property are safeguarded.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Communicate clearly and provide direction to staff and others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
• CPR certification
• Experience: 0-1 years
• Knowledge: Various medications, privacy regulations, record-keeping, communication, and infection control
• Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 100 lbs, operating various equipment, hearing, vision, and manual dexterity

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively 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.
• Knowledge of record-keeping skills to document medication administration and patient responses accurately.
• Ability to educate patients about their medications.

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Medication knowledge and administration
• Privacy and confidentiality practices
• Record-keeping and documentation
• Observation and reporting of resident changes
• Basic care and support for daily living activities
• Teamwork and collaboration with nursing and caregiving teams

Benefits

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 $15.28 - $20.34 per hour. The actual pay may vary based on job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with specific hours varying by location.