Certified Medication Assistant CMA
About Morningside Place Memory Care
Morningside Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.
Essential Functions
- Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Morningside Place Memory Care
- Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments)
- Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation
- Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions
- Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director
- Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection
- Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department
- Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence
- Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings
- Responds to emergency situations
- Acts as liaison with doctors and residents
- Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program
- Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers
- Assists in other departments as needed
- Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable
- Performs other related essential duties as required
Minimum Training and Experience
A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Required Knowledge
- Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community
- Medical terminology
- Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations
- Use of medical supplies and equipment
- Medication dispensed to residents
- Supervisory methods and techniques
- Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties
- Principles and practices of nursing care
Certifications and Clearances
- Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law