Certified Medication Aide (CMA): 2pm-10pm

At this time, we are seeking a Medication Aide to join our team!

Responsibilities

This is the job of the Medication Aide to administer oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.

• Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.

• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.

• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.

• Notifies the appropriate RN/LVN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.

• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LVN).

• Secures medication cart.

• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.

• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.

• Accurately documents medication provision.

• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.

• Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination. 

• Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.

• Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.

• Strong communication skills

Experience preferred but not required.