CMA
About The Position
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to assist with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the department director. Medication administration and related care must follow applicable federal, state, and local standards and Community policies to maintain quality care. The CMA places residents first, recognizes the Community as their home, and models person-centered care. The role also provides direct resident support, observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions, and helps residents participate in daily living and enrichment activities. Pay is based on experience, and shift and weekend differentials are available. The employer describes its culture as one of learning, growth, and engagement, grounded in its faith-based, not-for-profit heritage.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Medication Aide in accordance with state law.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
Responsibilities
- Follow policies and procedures for medication administration, documentation, storage, and resident treatments.
- Ensure medications and treatments are administered only with a written, signed, and dated order from the attending physician.
- Identify residents before administering medication, treatment, or care.
- Store medications and topical creams appropriately and keep drug rooms and carts locked.
- Immediately report and document medication errors.
- Follow Community procedures for residents who self-administer medications.
- Check and record vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, weight, and temperature.
- Participate in negotiated service agreement and plan-of-care meetings; provide care in accordance with those plans and agreements, including direct resident care as assigned.
- Help residents settle in and become familiar with their environment, including unpacking, introductions, and tours.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, nail care, and oral care.
- Perform assigned housekeeping in resident rooms and public areas, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, and laundry.
- Assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup; help residents prepare for meals and provide dining assistance as needed.
- Assist residents with range-of-motion activities, transfers, and positioning.
- Help residents prepare for and attend medical appointments, activities, outings, and social programs.
- Assist residents with daily life enrichment activities, including food preparation, family dining, housekeeping, laundry, correspondence, errands, and appointments.
- Assist residents with planned and spontaneous activities in accordance with their preferences and care plans.
- Observe and describe residents’ behavior and status; report pertinent changes to the charge nurse and document them so care plans can be updated. Changes may include pressure areas, skin breaks, accidents or incidents, loss of ability, and evidence of pain.
- Complete documentation and administrative functions in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assist with resident moves and setup and cleanup of Community functions.
- Report accidents, incidents, resident complaints, and changes in residents’ conditions to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Nursing Loan Payment Program
- Educational Assistance Scholarship Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing Education Units
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life insurance and dependent supplemental life insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Group Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts at various retailers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
