Certified Medication Aid (CMA) (Part- time/ PRN 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm)

Holbrook Life Management- Sugar • Sugar Hill, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is primarily responsible for administering medication to residents as prescribed. The role includes accurately documenting medication administration, observing and reporting possible medication interactions or side effects, and recording medication effectiveness. The CMA also obtains and documents vital signs and monthly weights and blood pressures, promotes residents’ rights during assistance with self-administration, and monitors medication accountability. The CMA inspects and monitors equipment and supplies, responds to residents’ families, and follows infection-control, hazardous-waste, and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Be a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide in good standing with the State of Georgia CNA/CMA registry.
• Have at least 6 months of experience passing medications in a personal care home or assisted living community.
• Be CPR/First Aid-certified as required by state regulations.
• Know how to obtain, record, and interpret residents’ temperature, pulse, respiration rate, weight, and blood pressure.
• Effectively read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Know safe medication-administration techniques and demonstrate a medication error rate of 5% or below.
• Be committed to serving customers and delivering best-in-class service; look for opportunities to exceed customer expectations.
• Have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward older adults and their families.
• Engage, interact, and collaborate effectively and professionally with residents, families, associates, and others.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and able to navigate the internet and personal computer environments.
• Have manual dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment.
• Be able to lift and/or carry 30 to 50 pounds.
• Be willing and available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs and schedules dictate.
• Be willing and able to pass a drug screen, TB test, and physical examination.
• Consent to and be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer and accurately record medications as prescribed, following Holbrook Life policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe, record, and report symptoms or conditions potentially related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions, or side effects to the Wellbeing Nurse or Director of Wellbeing and Life Services.
• Determine and record medication effectiveness promptly and accurately as required by state and federal regulations.
• Obtain and record vital signs during medication administration as indicated, including temperature, pulse, and respiration, as well as monthly weights and blood pressures; document them in residents’ charts according to required standards.
• Provide and promote residents’ rights when assisting with medication self-administration.
• Monitor medication accountability when medications are ordered, received, administered, and during shift changes.
• Inspect, clean, and monitor equipment and supplies for resident safety; report issues or shortages to the Wellbeing Nurse for correction or repair.
• Respond promptly to residents’ families’ questions, concerns, and requests.
• Follow Universal Precautions, community infection-control standards, hazardous-waste policies, and safety rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed