Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)

The Blossoms at Newport•Newport, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have current, Arkansas state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.
Adheres to and interprets resident rights and personnel policies.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
Understands special needs and limitations of elderly.
Recognizes and identifies problems and refers to others if necessary.
Ability to communicate with the resident, family, staff, and community.
Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors his/her personal and property rights.
Responds to the needs of the facility, residents, and families in a timely and appropriate manner.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Supervisor in a professional manner.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

Administer oral medications, including scheduled medications.
Administer inhalers and nebulizer treatments (only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings).
Administer topical and rectal ointments.
Administer nasal sprays and drops.
Administer eye ointments and drops.
Administer ear ointments and drops.
Administer non-invasive treatments.
Observe residents for drug reactions and report any concerns to the nurse immediately.
Monitor residents' vital signs.
Calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.
Document medications given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart.
Report to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information.
Report to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication.
Audit documentation to assure accurate, complete, and timely recording of medications and treatments.
Safely lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
Attend all mandatory meetings and in-services.
Participate in a med pass audit at any time.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing or Nurse on duty.