Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Full-time 1st

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - position available:

Full-time 1st shift

Hours - 5am to 1p

Wages: $18-23/hr

Additional Pay Includes:

• Shift & weekend differentials $2-5/ hour

Covid 19 Vaccination or qualifying Medical/Religious Exemption required prior to starting.

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.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://hillsdales.isolvedhire.com/jobs/859115-170140.html