CMA-Certified Medication Aide

$500 Sign on Bonus

St. James House is accepting applications for Certified Medication Aides. We have openings for 630am - 230pm and 230pm - 1030pm, rotating shifts.

Must be currently certified by the Texas Medication Aide Registry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

· Cooperates with all other departments that impact the functioning of the unit

· Provides leadership in conjunction with nursing assistants, including in participation in standard setting and maintenance of care standards

· Provides intermittent care and may be required to cover vacant positions when necessary.

· Participates in education and development of all nursing staff.

· Acts as a clinical resource for all nursing units.

· Assist the nurse with medication administration.

· Assists the residents in performing activities of daily living, provides a clean and safe living environment.

· Gathers data on the residents physical and emotional state, and reports observations to the charge nurse.

TASK PERFORMED:

Knows and implements facility policies and procedures.

· Assist in the training and orientation of new staff members.

· Maintains confidentiality at all times in all matters pertaining to resident and staff issues.

· Offers regular feedback, guidance and support to staff in accordance with unit policy.

· Administers medications to residents and re-orders medications as needed.

Checks MARs are correct with physician’s orders and properly transcribed on MARs.

· Answers call lights and assist residents with ADLs/ needs.

· Provides stimulation and meaningful activities for residents.

· Answers the telephone, assist nurse with clerical duties.

· Schedules appointments and transportation for residents.

· Assist nurse with management and delivery of care within the units.

· Assist nurse with the transfer of residents per policy.

· Assist with standard of setting ,protocols and quality assurance programs

· Assist with the process of clinical and record audits.

· Assist in preventing spread of infection by using universal precautions

· Assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment

St. James House of Baytown is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
St. James House of Baytown is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled