Medication Aide (CMA) WH

This important position ensures that residents receive medications only as legally prescribed, in accordance with the Five Rights and by prevailing professional standards. It is a leadership role requiring conscientious work, a positive attitude, and loyalty to Waterford Communities policies and procedures. The role demands professional, non-discriminatory interaction with others and strict adherence to medication administration processes.

Reporting Relationships

This position receives general supervision from the Director of Healthcare, Administrator, and Waterford RN.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and correct medication check-in with all new pharmacy orders and deliveries.
• Follow all medication orders completely and ensure the Medication Administration Record (MAR) matches all current orders.
• Communicate with Pharmacy, Physicians, or other healthcare providers as needed.
• Maintain a current Medication Aide license in the State of Nebraska.
• Achieve familiarity with residents, medication administration, staff, and nursing time use, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report and document incidents and falls as required by Waterford policy.
• Complete all in-service hours as required by State regulation.
• Observe that resident care plans are up to date; report any needed revisions to the Director of Healthcare, Administrator, or Waterford RN.
• Provide resident care including toileting, trash disposal, mobility assistance, dressing, and bathing.
• Observe and report resident response to medications, treatments, and care services following established protocols.
• Attend and participate in meetings as assigned or requested by the Administrator, Director of Healthcare, or Waterford RN.
• Assist the dietary department with beverages and meal distribution when able.

Equipment Operation

• Keys, telephone, pager, thermometer, blood pressure cuff
• Ambulation equipment (walker, crutches, cane, etc.)
• Wheelchair, gait belt, urinals, shower and/or bath chairs
• Scales, calculator, copier, fax machine, computer

Physical Requirements

• Physical stamina for bending, stooping, lifting, walking, and standing for long periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Skills and Abilities

• Organize and perform job functions with interruptions.
• Self-starter with a compassionate and caring nature.
• Understand and work effectively with an aging population.
• Responsible, dependable, emotionally stable, and pleasant disposition.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety needs.
• Adequate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English to communicate with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Keen sense of taste and smell.
• Personal cleanliness.
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
• Work independently.
• Respect confidential information and treat residents and co-workers respectfully.

Work Conditions

• Indoor work in well-lit and ventilated surroundings.
• Stands and walks with intermittent sitting during the working shift.
• Risk of sprains and strains from moving and lifting residents.
• Minor cuts and burns from machines and chemicals.
• Walking on wet, slippery floors during baths/showers.
• Must follow all safety procedures to prevent injury to self and others.
• Must be aware of and follow infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Requirements

• Medication Aide licensed in the State of Nebraska and active on the DHHS registry.
• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Nebraska licensure as a Medication Aide.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms must comply with Waterford Communities uniform and dress code policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.