Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Weekend Package
About The Position
Parkridge Specialty Care, a 90-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Pleasant Hill, IA, is now hiring! Join a quality focused team recognized with a Bronze Quality Award, 4-star Quality Measure Rating, and excellent Annual State Survey Results consistently below state and national averages. This is an opportunity to make a difference every day as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) with Care Initiatives, a team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.
Requirements
- Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the state of Iowa, or the ability to activate certification.
- Valid certification as a Medication Aide. Medication Aide must be valid within the state of Iowa, or ability to activate.
- Strong commitment to resident care, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and passing medications.
- Deliver emotional support and provide companionship while fostering a positive and engaging environment.
- Provide health monitoring and conducting routine vital checks.
- Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
- Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.
- Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for safety.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
