Medication Aide Nights

About the Role

A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) works under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure medication administration is completed timely and accurately, maintaining the highest degree of quality resident care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Report promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to the Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Report medication reorders.
• Participate in all assigned meetings, trainings, education, and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Los Alamos Assisted Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.