CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE AS NEEDED ANY SHIFT Job Summary Job Summary: Our long-term care facility is seeking two professional Certified Medication Aides (CMA) AS NEEDED ANY SHIF T , to carefully dispense medication to patients. In this position, you will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and assist staff members as needed. You are responsible for making sure patients take the right medications at the right time. Our ideal candidate has experience in elderly care, long term care, or memory care at a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital. We are seeking someone who can provide the highest standard of care for our residents and patients. Duties and Responsibilities Dispense patient medications Track all prescription and non-prescription drugs that you administer, keeping meticulous records of dosage times and amounts Ensure patients take their medication Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff Requirements and Qualifications Current Medication Aide certification This employer does not discriminate in employment, treatment, admission, or access to its program or services on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age or handicap.
CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE EVENING SHIFT 2PM- 10PM Rotating Schedule Job Summary Job Summary: Our long-term care facility is seeking two professional Certified Medication Aides (CMA) 2pm to 10pm , to carefully dispense medication to patients. In this position, you will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse and assist staff members as needed. You are responsible for making sure patients take the right medications at the right time. Our ideal candidate has experience in elderly care, long term care, or memory care at a nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital. We are seeking someone who can provide the highest standard of care for our residents and patients. Duties and Responsibilities Dispense patient medications Track all prescription and non-prescription drugs that you administer, keeping meticulous records of dosage times and amounts Ensure patients take their medication Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of patients and staff Requirements and Qualifications Current Medication Aide certification This employer does not discriminate in employment, treatment, admission, or access to its program or services on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age or handicap.
Looking for Certified Medication Aides Job Type Full-Time Now Hiring 2-10 Shifts 8 Hour Shifts 4 on 2 off schedule Must have state Certification as a Med Aide. Must be able to read and write and speak English Responsibilites Manage daily medications and ensure they are given to residents. Record medication dosages and times given. Observe patients and document any changes.Accessing Medication Administration Record (MAR)to verify the right person,drug, dose ,route and time against the residents record. Appropriately documenting vital signs, or other pertinent data related to medication administering.
Arrive to shift on time (Available Shifts 6-2 , 2-10 PM) (WITH 30 minute Lunch Break) MUST be certified! 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 re-occurrences.
