Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Longview, Premier Assisted Living!

Christian Health Care Center•Wyckoff, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Christian Health is hiring a part-time Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for Longview, its assisted living residence in North Jersey. The role assists residents with daily care according to established nursing care procedures and serves as a liaison to nursing staff by communicating or routing clinical care concerns. The aide is expected to understand and embrace Christian Health’s mission and provide care that respects residents’ choice, privacy, independence, and dignity. The position includes administering prescribed medications in accordance with the five rights of medication administration; supporting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, toileting, laundry, and daily activities; responding to call bells; and helping maintain a clean, orderly environment. The aide monitors residents, reports changes in status or concerns to the nurse, documents care according to facility policy, and communicates at shift changes. The schedule is part-time, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., every other weekend. The hourly rate is $23.00, with a $2.00 weekend differential.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the State of New Jersey.
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA).
Experience dealing with elderly people and providing daily support services such as bathing, dressing, and general assistance.
Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Demonstrate compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Be a team player.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications as prescribed by the health care provider and in accordance with the five rights of medication administration.
Assist residents with dressing and clothing selection, bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, hair care, makeup, ambulation, toileting, and other personal care needs.
Maintain awareness of resident service plans and promptly implement changes in care needs.
Respect residents’ choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions; provide care in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Supervise residents and provide proactive daily care, advising the nurse of concerns.
Support meal service and dining while observing residents’ special diets and needs.
Make scheduled beds and attend to residents’ laundry and linen needs, including returning clean personal laundry.
Respond promptly and courteously to call bells.
Interact appropriately with residents with memory impairment or cognitive impairment.
Transport residents within the facility as needed.
Report changes in resident status or behavior and other concerns promptly to the nurse.
Perform minor housekeeping tasks to maintain an orderly and neat facility appearance.
Document accurately according to facility policy and notify the nurse on duty when medication is not given as ordered.
Receive and transfer oral and written reports at change of shift.
Assist Activity Staff with daily activities, including transporting residents, encouraging attendance, and providing active assistance when assigned.