Certified Medication Aide

Casa Maria Healthcare Roswell, NM

20 hours ago

Certified Medication Aide

Job Type: Full-TIME Shifts Avaialble; 2pm-10pm or 6am-2pm. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Aide is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times. QUALIFICATIONS : Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing. Previous patient care experience preferred. Current certification for Medication Aide. RESPONSIBLITIES Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor. Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation. Reports medication reorder. Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required. Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms. Current certification for Medication Aide. Casa Maria Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #CasaMariaZZ

The Villa at Texarkana Texarkana, TX

Medication Aide

Must have a CNA License and a Medication Aide License for this position. Arrive to shift on time (6:00 am to 8:00 pm) (WITH 1 Hour Lunch Break) Narcotic count must be done with morning nurse and in the evening with 2-10 nurses for accuracy and holes in MAR. Medication pass must be done, within the time schedule 1 hour before or 1 hour after If discrepancy found in the MAR notify Charge nurse IMMEDIATELY When missing medications in the cart, 1st check medication room, if not found, must be reported to nurse and called to pharmacy. ALL this must be documented in 24hr report. Re-order medications, check medication for expiration dates, if expired removed from med cart and place in Discontinue box in medication room Refresh Ice during your shift in the dietary department. (Water pitcher dated with current date) Organize medication storage room 3 x weeks. Assigned days will be posted. Assist with feeding during meal times (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Before end of shift review ALL MAR's for HOLES And any other duties as assigned *Remember to prevent medication errors and drug diversions. Failure to follow duties will lead to a counseling and possible termination if further reoccurrences.

Orchard Park Bellingham, WA

Medication Aide

$19 - $20 / hour

Orchard Park Will train you for your HCA and help you with the skills test. this is a 70 hour course manadated by the state of Washington. Taught in house here at Orchard Park. there will be a year end Bouns paid for hours worked after one year of employment. Paid 1st check in Jan of the following year. you will need to have either a HCA or a NAR to be able to pass medications. Nurse Delagation and Focus on Dibetes is also requried. Duties and Responsibilities: The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonabIe accommodations. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. Passes medications and gives treatments according to physicians orders and in accordance with facility policy. Required to give shift repo rt on status of residents. Required to document in the resident records. Responsible for notifying charge nurse of medications needing to be ref illed . Assures personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights. Responsib for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room. May be required to assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, and other activities of daily living. May be required to assist with psychosocial groups and or activities. May be required to develop and maintain accurate accounting of all resident personal property for assigned unit. Identify property and keep inventory sheet current. May be required to pass ice. May be required to perform duties as set forth on Certified Nurse Aide job description as needed . Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including but not limited to blood borne pathog ens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety. Monitors personal and staff compliance to resident's rig hts. Physical activity requirements: Employees must be aware that during the normal, routine performances of the essential functions, some of the folbwing body movements may occur naturally although they may not be a requirement of the job . The employee is required to use assistance (for example: transfer/gait belt, mechanical lifts, or request staff assistance) when attempting to assist residents or attempting to lift or carry objects over 25 lbs. Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs: Constantly Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Constantly Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Frequently Lift over 50 lbs: Frequently Carry up to l0 lbs: Con stan tly Carry 10 to 25 lbs: Occasion ally Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasion at |y Carry over 50 lbs: Occasion ally Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Reach at sho ulder height: Co nstan tly Reach below sho ulder heigh t: Con stan tly Rush/Pull: Co n stantly Hand Manipulation: Grasp ing: Con stantly Hand ling: Constantly Torquin g: Occasio nally Fingering: Occasionally Controls & Equipment: Vario us medical equip ment an d machin es. Other Physical Considerations: Twistin g: Required Bending: Required Squatting: Required Kn eeling: Required Crouch ing: Required Climbin g: Required Balancing: Required Work Surface: Varies fro m Carpet, Tile, and lino leum. Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Required Hear ing Required Sight: Required Tastin g & Smell ing: Required Access to Personal Health Information: Requires access to limited personal health information on an as - needed basis. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Current State certification. Acceptable standing with the Nurse Aide Registry as applicable. Other Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements: Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis Other Considerations and Requirements: Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employee’s training and ability. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company need s. Other Considerations and Requirements: Employee may be asked to perform other duties not listed above. Such duties will be within the scope of the employee’s training and ability. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.

The Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation Corpus Christi, TX

Certified Medication Aide

Qualifications • Successful completion of state-certified medication aide course • Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with governing regulations Responsibilities • Providing direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents and following individualized plans of care for all residents