Weekend Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

About the role

At Eastgate, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Eastgate partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Eastgate.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual