Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
About The Position
Like the Sisters of Mercy before us, we witness God’s healing love for all people by providing excellent clinical and residential services within a community of compassionate care. As a leader in eldercare for nearly 70 years, we are always looking for qualified people to join the Stella Maris team. Our team includes nurses, certified geriatric nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, therapists and other caregivers and support staff. If you are interested in becoming a part of our highly committed team of employees, please consider applying today. Under supervision of a licensed nurse, provides nursing care according to facility philosophy, policies and procedures. The main function of this position is to administer medications to residents as directed.
Requirements
- GNA license in Maryland
- CMA license in Maryland
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess good nursing skills, patience, understanding, and a positive, caring attitude.
Responsibilities
- Administers medications in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and State regulations.
- Provides quality nursing care in accordance with established routines and procedures to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.
- Takes and records resident’s vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other measurements accurately and on time. Reports all variations from normal.
- Carries out Nursing Care Plan and documents treatment record accurately and ensuring the privacy of resident
- Promptly answers residents’ call lights (whether that of assigned residents or not); anticipates residents’ needs and checks on residents regularly.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of infection control and isolation procedures and consistently practices Standard Precautions.
- Consistently contributes appropriate information at report and Patient Care Conference when assigned.
- Regularly assumes responsibility for residents’ clothing and personal property by securing items in accordance with established routines. Washes and puts away residents’ clothing after use.
- Uses appropriate transferring and positioning techniques to minimize discomfort, maintain skin integrity and enhance range of motion
- Provides assistance with all ADL’s for assigned residents. Assists in the implementation of activity programs on the unit.
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Education Level
High school or GED
