Job Summary: The CMA is responsible for distribution of medication to residents and participation in resident care. Additional responsibilities include reporting changes in residents' condition to Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions: Provide loving care and assistance with normal daily activities for residents of all levels of care. Treat all residents and their family members with a high level of respect. Participate and help residents to participate in a range of activities and outings.
Perform standard Nursing Aide and Medication Aide duties at all times such as: documenting required information reporting concerns to supervisor be responsible for resident safety provide routine care as needed to residents such as bathing cleaning walking daily hygeine practicies properly filling out the MAR and TAR etc.
Benefits: Paid Vacation
Retirement Plan
Medical and Dental
Flexible Schedule
Must be able to work every other weekend
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A minimum of one year experience as a Certified Medication Aide is preferred. The CMA must have excellent communication skills be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress related to the position function independently have flexibility and personal integrity. Employee must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and department heads.
Education/Certification Education:
GED or a High School Diploma is preferred.
Licensure:
Must be an Active Certified Nurse Assistant in the state in which employed. Completion of course in Medication administration and have a current and valid Certificate. Must complete updates as mandated by state regulations.
