Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Life Care Center of Longmont•Longmont, CO

18d

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) delivers quality care to patients during admission and readmission in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves preparing, administering, storing, and documenting medications safely and accurately, while also performing CNA functions as directed by a supervisor. The position requires certification as a medication aide and as a CNA. Eight-hour shifts are offered, with day, evening, and night schedules and full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a state-approved CNA program.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
Complete a state-approved Certified Medication Aide program and exam.
Hold CPR certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Must be certified as a medication technician and a CNA.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Meet the role's physical demands, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.
Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately prepare, administer, store, and document oral and topical medications commonly used in the facility or ordered by the attending physician.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess medication errors, including when, where, and why they occur and how they can be prevented.
Report medication errors immediately.
Ensure medication is administered only with a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Perform CNA functions as directed by the supervisor.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility practices, department procedures, and company policies.
Maintain patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and professional working relationships.