Certified Medication Aide - PT evenings
About The Position
The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides high-quality resident care in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and regulatory requirements. Under the direction of a nurse, this dual-certified role assists with medications and treatments and provides hands-on support with activities of daily living to promote residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being. The role collaborates with nursing and caregiving teams in a person-centered care environment and functions as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Medication Aide in accordance with applicable state regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0–1 years of experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of medications, including their purposes, dosages, routes of administration, and potential side effects.
- Knowledge of privacy regulations and patient confidentiality.
- Record-keeping skills to accurately document medication administration and patient responses.
- Ability to educate patients about their medications.
- Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull weights up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to operate equipment used by the department.
- Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds, including alarms, in person, by telephone, and through other remote speech.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
- CPR certification.
- Training, certifications, or licensure in accordance with state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Under nurse supervision, assist with medications and provide treatments according to physician orders and facility policy; complete and document assigned work accurately and promptly.
- Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner, including light housekeeping, changing linens, making beds, putting away belongings, tidying surfaces and closets, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, feeding, dental hygiene, transportation, and transfers.
- Assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and supportive devices using proper safety techniques.
- Attend and participate in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
- Use good infection-control techniques in all aspects of resident care.
- Prepare residents for meals, assist with serving meals, and feed residents as needed.
- Observe residents’ rights, including privacy and dignity, and safeguard residents’ privacy and property.
- Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or functional status.
- Participate in orienting new or temporary staff to the unit to support continuity of care.
- Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
- Provide restorative care as assigned by the nurse or indicated in the overall plan of care.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Give clear and concise direction to staff and others.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal services.
- Home and auto insurance.
- Discount purchasing program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
