Certified Medication Aide ( CMA) - Part Time

Monarch Communities•Moorestown Township, NJ

7d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) provides quality care and services to residents and their families. The role assists with medication administration according to residents’ care plans and physicians’ orders, and provides resident care to ensure their needs are met. The CMA is a non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness. The position is part-time, scheduled for at least 22.5 and fewer than 30 hours per week, with shifts listed as 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 a.m.–7 a.m. The hourly compensation range is $24.00–$25.00.

Requirements

Successfully complete Medication Technician training and periodic competency testing.
Be able to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
Have strong communication skills.
Know and adhere to HIPAA policies.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have at least six months of experience working with seniors in personal care, home health, a hospital, or a long-term care environment.
Be able to work weekends and holidays.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell as required by the role.
Be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent duties include lifting and supporting residents, using proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

Administer or assist with self-administration of prescribed medications and maintain related medical records under RN and/or LPN supervision.
Complete required annual medication training.
Provide resident care according to each resident’s care plan.
Maintain accurate, complete medical records and written documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Maintain residents’ comfort, privacy, and dignity when delivering services.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition, cognition, and emotional status to a supervisor.