CNA and CMA Certified Medication Aide - Wallace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Wallace, NC
About the Job
Wallace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Wallace, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
NOW HIRING:
(CMA) Certified Medication Aide
Must also have CNA certificate.
NEW BENEFITS!
- New added bonuses and perks!
- U earned it bonus!
- PTO!
- Paid orientation!
- Very supportive management!
- Health insurance!
- Dental insurance!
- Vision insurance!
- 401 (k)!
- Employee discounts!
- Monthly gift cards
- Very High No Frills rates!
- Same day pay option!
- Employee Engagement program!
- Staff appreciation lunches and give outs!
- Company Swag!
- Annual raises!
- Opportunities for advancement!
- Birthday pay!
- University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents!
Job Description:
The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.
Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
- Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
- May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
- Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
- Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
- Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
- Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
Requirements:
- CMA Certification
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