Certified Medication Aide CMA

Job Overview

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - positions available:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers scheduled/assigned medications accurately according to the six R's: Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route and Right Documentation.
• Lifts and positions residents as required to administer treatment and/or medication.
• Monitors stock medication supply and prepare medication orders as scheduled.
• Documents medication administration accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of medications administered.
• Performs assigned treatments utilizing the proper procedures and techniques.
• Maintains a working knowledge of resident programs and procedures and applies them to medication/treatment tasks.
• Informs nurse on duty of medication/treatment errors that are discovered in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to the shift nurse by observations regarding resident health and safety; following directions provided by nurses during medical emergencies and routine daily tasks.
• Monitors nursing inventory supply and prepare supply list for items needed; maintains and stocks nursing areas during assigned shift.
• Accompanies residents to medical appointments, as assigned; may drive Center vehicles for errands or transportation, if an approved driver.
• Maintains resident/client privacy.
• Assures the confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data in accordance with HIPAA policy & confidentiality procedures.
• Assists with the direct support of residents as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Works alternate or additional shifts as assigned.

Requirements:

• Free of a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Certification as a medication aide in the state of Iowa.