PRN Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Wesleyan Homes•Georgetown, TX

16h

About The Position

The Wesleyan is hiring a PRN (as-needed) Certified Medication Aide to work in its Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Georgetown, Texas. The role directly administers prescribed oral medications to residents who require routine medication. The aide may also be needed to work as a Certified Nurse Aide and provides direct, rehabilitative, and other resident care in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan. The position requires flexible availability to fill open shifts as needed: 10 PM–6 AM, 6 AM–2 PM, and 2 PM–10 PM. Candidates must hold active Texas CMA and CNA credentials and have CNA or caregiver experience in an assisted living or memory care community. A service-minded approach and a passion for caring for seniors are essential.

Requirements

Complete a Medication Aide Training Program and pass the examination to obtain a Texas CMA permit.
Hold a current Nurse Aide Certificate from the Texas Department of Health and keep it current.
Have CNA or caregiver experience in an assisted living or memory care community.
Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be able to work with residents at their current maturity and cognitive levels.
Be able to work despite frequent interruptions.
Read and write English clearly enough to communicate with residents and teammates, follow instructions, identify materials from labels, and understand directions for use.
Be able to take and follow directions and supervision and work as part of a team providing care and general nursing-unit functions.
Have a service-minded approach and a passion for working in a senior living community and skilled nursing and rehabilitation program.
Align with and be enthusiastic about The Wesleyan’s culture and core values.
Be able to deal with residents who may be agitated or confused and may sometimes become physically aggressive.

Responsibilities

Follow the allowable and prohibited practices for a permit holder under the health and safety code.
Administer medications according to physician orders.
Notify the charge nurse when medications need refilling.
Keep the medication cart and medication room clean and organized.
Work as a Certified Nurse Aide when needed.
Conduct resident rounds as assigned with the oncoming or outgoing shift.
Keep residents’ call lights within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Remain responsible for residents under supervision, identify resident problems, and report them immediately to a licensed nurse.
Report changes in resident condition during the shift to the charge nurse or nurse supervisor, including unusual symptoms and accidents or incidents.
Provide direct and rehabilitative care as directed and in accordance with the Nursing Care Plan.
Supervise and assist residents with prescribed meals and feed residents who cannot feed themselves.
Listen to resident and family complaints and report them to the charge nurse.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
Work cooperatively with residents, nurses, nursing assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, families, administration, consultants, and ancillary service providers.
Complete other tasks and duties as directed by the Wellness Director and/or building Administrator.