Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- Lebanon, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist residents with preparing and administering medications ordered by the physician
- Administers prescribed, routine medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Observes residents for adverse reactions to medications and reports any concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Takes and records vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs.
- Immediately documents the administration of medication in the resident's record.
- Administers PRN medications following nurse assessment and delegation.
- Communicates all deviations in the delegated medication administration to the nurse.
- Assists the nurse in providing care to residents, which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.
- Prepares and stores medications in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer or pharmacist.
- Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room(s) and medication cart(s).
- Follows federal, state, and company regulations to protect own health and that of others.
- Immediately reports all resident and workplace incidents to supervisor.
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
- Provides personal care services of residents and assistance in all activities of daily living as needed.
- Answers medical alert calls in a prompt and polite manner.
- Attends initial training, in-service training sessions, and staff conferences upon request
- Respects residents' rights.
- Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner.
- Protects confidential resident information.
- Wears badge at all times with the title “Certified Medication Aide”
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Certification:
- Current Medication Aide Certification issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Licensure: Ohio active CMA certification, CPR and active Certified Nursing Assistant -CNA/STNA certification.
- Experience: At least 12 months of direct care as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA/STNA practice desired; long term care experience preferred.
- Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
- Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
- Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
- Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
- Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
- University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
- Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
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