Certified Medication Aide (CMA) PRN

Community First Solutions•Rochester, MI

About The Position

At CFS Senior Holdings, LLC, the Certified Medication Aide supports residents’ health, safety, and well-being by accurately administering medications and prescribed treatments and attentively monitoring residents. The role calls for a dependable, detail-oriented, compassionate person who provides safe, consistent, person-centered support while respecting each resident’s dignity, independence, preferences, and individual needs. The position is at Gable House. The posting lists a starting pay of $22 per hour and schedules of full-time AM and part-time AM/PM. The Medication Aide follows resident service plans, licensed healthcare professionals’ orders, organizational policies and procedures, medication protocols, infection-prevention practices, and applicable state and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include documenting medication administration, treatments, and resident status; communicating with pharmacies and healthcare professionals; completing medication counts and safety procedures; and promptly reporting changes, concerns, incidents, accidents, and safety or maintenance issues. The aide also maintains confidentiality, participates in required meetings and training, and collaborates with the resident care team.

Requirements

Be dependable and attentive, and take medication safety seriously.
Have strong attention to detail and understand the importance of accurate documentation.
Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, families, pharmacies, healthcare professionals, and team members.
Be comfortable following medication orders, service plans, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Remain calm and focused while managing medication-related responsibilities and competing priorities.
Identify and communicate medication concerns, errors, or changes in a resident’s condition.
Treat residents with dignity, respect, patience, and compassion.
Work collaboratively and contribute positively to the resident care environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in senior living, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medications according to each resident’s service plan and orders from licensed healthcare professionals.
Provide prescribed treatments in accordance with established orders and procedures.
Accurately document medication administration and treatments.
Communicate with pharmacies about medication changes, refills, missing medications, and other medication-related needs.
Communicate with licensed healthcare professionals about medication concerns, errors, changes in condition, or other resident needs.
Complete required medication counts and medication safety procedures.
Monitor residents and promptly communicate changes, concerns, incidents, or accidents according to established procedures.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation related to medications, treatments, and resident status.
Follow CFS Senior Holdings policies and procedures, medication protocols, infection-prevention practices, and applicable state and regulatory requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and protect resident information.
Participate in required staff meetings, training, competency evaluations, and other organizational activities.
Collaborate with the resident care team to promote safe, consistent, high-quality resident care.
Maintain a safe environment and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.