CMA- Certified Medication Aide

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and provides personal care, assistance, and support. The role helps maintain residents’ health, safety, well-being, and quality of life in an assisted 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 resident services.
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, 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 each resident’s 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, and vital signs.
Complete incident reports and documentation in resident records.
Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical attention and 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 activities, assisting with activities as requested.
Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.
Use safe practices when working with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the shift on the day they occur.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information concerning residents, facility operations, and personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.