Nursing - CMA/MAT AL

OMEGA SENIOR LIVING LLC•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CMA (Certified Medication Aide) is responsible for administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. This role ensures medication administration adheres to established nursing standards, facility policies, procedures, and state requirements. Additionally, the CMA provides direct care to residents following their individualized care plans. The position involves exercising independent judgment in personnel tasks, maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing residents' responses to treatment plans, being aware of medication interactions and side effects, and promptly reporting changes to supervisors. Daily documentation in resident records, adherence to infection control policies, and assisting residents with self-administration of medication are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent.
Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must provide documentation of certification upon application for the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in AL or SNU.
Prior experience as a certified medication aide for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

Administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
Providing direct care to residents following the individualized care plan.
Exercising independent judgment and discretion in the performance of personnel tasks with the understanding that the responsibilities are not routine or limited to resident care matters.
Maintaining a clean, safe environment in the community.
Administering or assisting with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider, as per state regulations and completion of required training/certification.
Observing resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes resident for occurrence of such and notifies supervisor.
Adhering to community infection control policies and procedures.
Responsible for daily documentation in resident records according to state regulations where applicable, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.
Observing and documenting the health and emotional condition of each resident, promptly reporting all changes to the supervisor.
Follow the facility’s procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.
Monitoring and documenting all aspects of such self-administering.
Exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
Receives report on all residents.
Provides direct resident care.