Certified Medication Aide / L1MA
Lakeview Bend Memory Care
- Mexico, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Impactful Work: You can make a difference every day, receive plenty of hugs, and be the one to put a smile on the faces of our residents.
- Supportive Community: You can be part of a compassionate team that truly values teamwork and respect.
- Career Growth: Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, we offer exciting opportunities for you to advance both professionally and personally.
- Fun and Engaging Environment: Work hard and have fun in an inclusive environment where you'll create lasting friendships and experience unforgettable memories.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that fit your life.
- Recognition and Appreciation: Truly feel valued with meaningful shout outs and recognition.
- Family Atmosphere: Close-knit community where everyone feels at home.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a competitive PTO plan to recharge and relax.
- Daily Access to Wages: Flexibility to access your pay whenever you need it.
- Complimentary Meals: Delicious free meals while you work.
- Tuition Assistance: We support your educational pursuits so you can chase your career dreams!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and long-term disability, and so much more...
- Earn More: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
- 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with company contributions
Your Role as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA):We are looking for a dedicated Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our team and provide high-quality care for our residents. The CMA plays a crucial role in ensuring proper medication administration and assisting residents with daily living activities in a home-like environment.What You’ll Do:
- Administer prescribed medications to residents and maintain accurate medical records under the supervision of licensed staff.
- Verify resident identity before medication administration and document medication dosage and time.
- Monitor residents for responses to medication and report any adverse reactions to the supervising nurse.
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meals, and mobility.
- Recognize and promptly report any changes in resident conditions to charge staff.
- Accurately observe, record, and report resident care, conditions, concerns, and food intake/output as required.
- Support co-workers by providing assistance as needed or requested.
- Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation as required.
- Provide housekeeping duties, including cleaning of common areas and resident rooms.
- Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and provide tours of the Community when necessary.
- Standing, sitting, walking, and changing positions frequently.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.; pushing, pulling, or lowering up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to push a resident in a wheelchair up to 350 lbs.
- Utilize safety equipment such as gait belts and mechanical lifts as required.
- Follow proper procedures for resident care, including two-person lifts when necessary.
- Utilize required PPE to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and participate in required documentation.
- Participation in company drug testing procedures.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Completion of a Certified Medication Aide/Med Level One course and obtain certification in the state of MO or training at the Community to obtain Med Level One course certification.
- Maintain active certification in good standing.