Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide to join our team in providing exceptional care to residents in our assisted living facility. A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) provides quality medication administration to residents which includes non-injectable medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Requirements

Responsibilities

1. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, CMAs may administer: a) Oral, sublingual and buccal medications b) Eye medications with the exception of eye medications to new post-operative eye residents. c) Ear medications d) Nasal medications e) Rectal medications f) Vaginal medications g) Skin ointments, topical medications including patches and transdermal medications; h) Medications by gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes i) Premeasured medication delivered by Aerosol/Nebulizer; and j) Medications delivered by metered hand-held inhalers.

2. Responsible for administering PRN medications as directed by the licensed nurse to stable residents according to physician’s or nurse practitioner’s orders.

3. Responsible for monitoring vital signs prior to medication administration, as directed and reporting as directed to the licensed nurse.

4. Ensures that accurate medication records are maintained. Records medications administered or omitted on the resident's clinical record sheet. Records reasons a medication was omitted and reports omission to the licensed nurse.

5. Codes the score on the pain scale that the resident directs prior to and after the administration of PRN pain medications as directed by the licensed nurse.

6. Records narcotics administered or received on the appropriate controlled drug count sheet.

7. Responsible for promptly reporting any medication errors made or noted, and for completing appropriate forms.

8. Responsible for keeping records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies while performing all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

9. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.