Certified Medication Aide
Company: Grace Management
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Pay up to $15.00/hour
Part-time weekend shift available - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6am -
2pm or part-time, on-call position available with a mix of
shifts.
Acacia Springs seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are
dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences.
Working at Acacia Springs means you are part of the family. Each
day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of
those around you.
Full-time benefits include:
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Daily pay
- Holiday Pay
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Summary of Duties of the Certified Medication Aide
The primary responsibilities of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
are to: 1) Administer or assist with the administration and/or
supervision of medications to the residents in a safe, accurate,
and timely manner (dependent on State regulations); and 2) Provide
physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that
promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Certified
Medication Aide position reports to the supervisor on duty as well
as the Wellness Director.
Essential Functions of the Certified Medication Aide
- Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of
medications according to the physician order on the medication
administration record (MAR).
- Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance
with Company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration
and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and
accurate.
- Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift
personnel.
- Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during
entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of
every shift in accordance with company policies and
procedures.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as
with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral
care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and
ambulation/mobility.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting
with residents and families.
- Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental,
or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with
mobility.
- Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition
and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge
nurse, as needed.
- Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
- Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner;
Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and /or
Wellness Director.
- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control
procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
- Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports
all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax
machines, and telephone.
Non-Essential Functions of the Certified Medication Aide
- Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents
and assists other wellness associates as needed.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities
program.
- Cares for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and
hearing aids.
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes,
vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Washes residents' laundry as needed.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation
needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use
when requested.
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort
residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables,
serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory
in-services.
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in
potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other
individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and
concerns.
- Acts as an ambassador and public relations representative to
guests and other visitors.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom
of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process.
- Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure
necessary care and services are provided.
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Satisfactory completion of state-required
education/certificates/testing in relation to medication aides as
well as the Company Medication Aide Skills Competency
Checklist.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases;
Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is
required.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon
hire and upon request of supervisor.
- Experience in Assisted Living preferred. Skills & Requirements
Qualifications
Keywords: Grace Management, Las Vegas , Certified Medication Aide, Other , Las Vegas, Nevada
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