CMA (Certified Medication Aide)

Mira Vie at Tinton Falls•Tinton Falls, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is hiring a full-time Certified Medication Aide for its Mira Vie at Tinton Falls community in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The Medication Aide carries out activities of daily living services for residents in accordance with their service plans. Duties include medication management, personal care, and communication with medical professionals and residents’ families about resident needs. The role operates under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness and must comply with applicable regulatory standards. The Medication Aide also documents delivered services and observed changes in residents’ conditions, helps maintain consistent service quality, participates in meal service, and supervises staff during working hours. The role requires maintaining applicable certifications and training, following quality-improvement and safety programs, and complying with local, state, and federal regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
At least one year of experience in a caregiving role or similar function.
State-required Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
At least six months of supervisory experience in a health-related field.
Ability to read physician orders and match them to residents’ Medication Administration Records.
Understanding of medical terminology sufficient to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.

Responsibilities

Follow each resident’s service plan in a friendly and supportive manner, including administering medications according to physician orders and the Medication Administration Record.
Document completion of tasks delivered daily.
Document observed changes in residents’ conditions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
Communicate with other Medication Aides about resident needs to support consistent quality of care.
Participate in meal service, including serving, clearing, and cleaning the dining room.
Manage staff under the Medication Aide’s supervision during working hours.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including ongoing in-service training, accreditations, coursework, and certifications.
Follow the Continuous Quality Improvement program and take steps to ensure services are complete and designed for each resident.
Report issues that may undermine quality services to the immediate supervisor for correction.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal requirements for resident services, care, and documentation, including HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support safe practices among employees, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee Standards.
When required after a workplace injury, assist the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with investigation, return-to-work matters, and injured-worker communications with the care provider and Management Company.