CMA- Certified Medication Aide

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Prairie Village, KS

20d

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while also providing personal care services, assistance, and support. The role helps monitor residents’ health, safety, and well-being, responds to emergencies, documents care and changes in resident status, and supports daily activities and a safe, pleasant living environment.

Requirements

Certified Medication Aide certificate or state-required medication pass certificate.
Basic First Aid training.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with older adults.
Experience administering medications and knowledge of medications.
Ability to promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
Knowledge of nursing standards of practice for older adults.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for assisted living.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
Ability to organize and prioritize work with good attention to detail.
Knowledge of safe food handling procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in senior living.

Responsibilities

Administer medications accurately and at the appropriate time according to physician instructions and the resident service plan.
Document medications administered and medications not given in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Monitor residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
Document changes in residents’ functional status, personal needs, appointments, vital signs, and other relevant information.
Complete incident reports and documentation in residents’ records.
Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical attention or follow-up.
Report resident concerns to the DON/ADON and/or Executive Director.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, personal hygiene, and mobility.
Assist residents with oxygen and other medical needs outlined in their assistance plans.
Assist with resident laundry, daily bed making, and meal service as requested.
Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report supply needs to the DON.
Encourage resident socialization and promote and assist with activities as requested.
Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.
Practice safety when working with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Report on-the-job injuries to a supervisor before the end of the shift on the day the injury occurs.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information about residents, facility operations, and personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.