Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
The Vistas at Bettendorf
- Bettendorf, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Administers or assists with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider
- Observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional status, personal needs, appointments
- Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities, assisting with activities as requested
- Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents
- Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing bed linens and tidying patient rooms
- Observe and report any changes in patient condition or behavior to the nursing staff
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel
- Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and have a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Certificate, having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of the State of Iowa.
- Prefer prior experience as a CNA/CMA for at least 1 year
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Hiring new graduate Certified Nursing Assistants
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid CPR Training
- Shift differential
- Pick up shift bonus
- Referral bonus program
- Paid online training
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time employees