Medication Aide (CMA) WW

About the Role

This position ensures that residents receive medications only as legally prescribed, in accordance with the Five Rights and prevailing professional standards. It is a leadership role requiring conscientious work, a positive attitude, and strict adherence to medication administration processes. The role involves professional interaction with residents and staff while following Waterford Communities' policies and procedures.

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 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, including reporting and documenting incidents and falls per Waterford policy.
• Complete all in-service hours required by state regulation.
• Observe that resident care plans are up-to-date and 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 responses 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), wheelchair, gait belt, urinals, shower/bath chairs, scales, calculator, copier, fax machine, and computer.

Physical Requirements

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

Work conditions include indoor environments with well-lit and ventilated surroundings. The role involves standing and walking with intermittent sitting during shifts. There is a possibility of sprains, strains, minor cuts, or burns, so knowledge and adherence to safety procedures are essential. Must follow infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current Nebraska licensure as a Medication Aide and active on the DHHS registry.
• Must possess knowledge and ability to organize and perform job functions with interruptions.
• Self-starter with a compassionate and caring nature, understanding the needs of an aging population.
• Responsible, dependable, emotionally stable, and pleasant disposition.
• Knowledge and awareness of safety needs.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Keen sense of taste and smell, with an emphasis on personal cleanliness.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and remain calm in stressful or emergency situations.
• Able to work independently and respect confidential information.

Uniform Requirement

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