Assisted Living Svcs CMA- PT Nights

PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®)•Parsons, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons Presbyterian Manor is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join their team. This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of medications to residents under the direction of the department director, adhering to all current federal, state, and local standards. The position emphasizes a culture of learning, growth, and engagement, with a focus on providing a great experience for residents and advancing the value that the resident comes first. The CMA will actively participate in the lives of residents and their families, contributing to their quality of life and care.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Medication Aide in accordance with laws of the state.

Responsibilities

Follows policies and procedures for medication administration, documentation, and storage.
Ensures medication or treatment orders are written, signed, and dated by the attending physician.
Identifies residents before administering medication, treatment, or care.
Ensures medications and topical creams are properly stored and drug rooms/carts are locked.
Immediately reports and documents medication errors.
Follows community procedures for residents who self-administer medications.
Checks and records vital signs (blood pressure, respiration rate, weight, temperature).
Participates in negotiated service agreement and plan of care meetings, ensuring resident care aligns with agreements.
Provides direct resident care as required and assigned.
Assists residents with settling in, including unpacking, introductions, and tours.
Assists residents with activities of daily living (bathing, nail care, oral care, food preparation).
Observes and describes resident behavior and status, reporting pertinent changes to the charge nurse and in documentation.
Completes documentation and administrative functions according to policies and procedures.
Assists in resident moves and the setup and cleanup of community functions.
Reports accidents, incidents, resident complaints, and changes in resident condition to the supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned to promote resident care.