CMA / Certified Medication Assistant - PRN
Qualifications
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
- Minimum age of 18 preferred.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
- Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
- Maintains all department specific required certifications.
- May need a valid driver's license and auto insurance (Iowa), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing (Iowa), and successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course (Iowa).
- Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course, and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry (Minnesota), and successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course (Minnesota).
- Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course (North Dakota), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing (North Dakota), and successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained (North Dakota).
- Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA) (South Dakota).
Skills
Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care.
Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident.
Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations.
Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary.
Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.