Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Full Time Double Weekend (6AM - 10PM)

The Stayton•Fort Worth, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will inspire happiness in the community through excellence in customer service while pouring, administering, and recording medications under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse. This role is crucial in assisting with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan for residents.

Requirements

Current Medication Aide Certification
CPR/First Aid certified
Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control
Basic understanding of the uses, results, and dispensation of medications
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences
Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant
Prior experience in customer service

Responsibilities

Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to the prescribed schedule.
Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side effects of medication administered.
Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications, as instructed; administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing facemask, in an emergency.
Count narcotics, give all routinely prescribed narcotics, document it on Individual’s sheet and medication sheet- at discretion of supervisor.
Ensure that the medication room, med cart, and refrigerator are kept clean and orderly at all times.
Accurately log refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
Report incidents, as directed, on medication errors, accidents, or unusual events, on residents, visitors, or employees; and, as directed, chart some resident conditions or other pertinent information.
Restock med cart with ample supplies; check expiration dates on all medication.
Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested including performing Nurse Aide resident care duties.
Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance of information.