Certified Medication Aide – Nursing Home

Job Description

> REF:#c98b1613262d5324 Certified Medication Aide – Nursing Home

Job Summary:

Administer medications to facility residents under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
In addition, the CMA will monitor resident’s vital signs as indicted; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration; changes in resident condition and/or departures from unusual and routine organizational operations.
Patients need care 24/7 and facility employees must be available to provide that care. Employees are to care for patients regardless of the patient’s personal characteristics.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience necessary.
Certification from an accredited medication aid program.
Two years experience as a C.N.A. or Nurse Aide preferred.
NM Medication Aide Certification.
Current BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; maintain current BLS Certification.

Education
Required
High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
C-ARC-BLS
Preferred
C-NM- Cert Nurs Asst
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization