CMA: Certified Medicine Aide
Brooke Grove Retirement Village · Ashton, MD · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$23.5/hrFull-time
About the role
Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:
- Two comprehensive medical coverage plans
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (including voluntary, flexible spending accounts)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
- States the purpose of medications administered
- States the side effects of medications administered
- Administers medications in accordance with written orders of the attending physician
- Uses proper techniques in administering medications
- Identifies resident prior to administration of medication
- Observes residents swallowing all medication
- Offers fluids to all residents receiving oral medication
- Does not leave medication at bedside
- Does not force medication on residents
- Uses appropriate persuasive techniques
- Disposes of contaminated medications properly
- Crushes medications properly and appropriately
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the residents
- Observes and reports all physical and psychological changes in residents to licensed nurse
- Follows proper safety practices and universal precautions in all activities
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current Maryland state geriatric nursing assistant and current Maryland medication aide registration required