CMA (Medication Aide)-Memory Care Part Time-(Sat/Sun 10p-6a)

Christian Care Centers- Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) prepares and administers medications to residents, documents resident conditions and needs in electronic health records, and communicates effectively with residents, families, teammates, and supervisors. The position performs assigned vital signs, reports changes in resident condition to the charge nurse, and provides daily care according to each resident’s care plan, observed needs, applicable regulations, and facility standards and policies. The CMA also performs CNA duties as assigned and supports residents’ independence, safety, well-being, and activity preferences. The CMA works primarily in a healthcare community environment, moving throughout the buildings and grounds as needed. The work may involve limited exposure to residents’ infectious conditions and possible exposure to blood or body fluids. Environmental conditions may fluctuate. The position requires the ability to work in an environment conducive to resident care, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to oneself or others. It may involve stressful conditions while meeting resident and family needs and deadlines.

Requirements

High school education.
Completion of a CMA (Medication Aide) course.
Completion of a CNA course.
Current CMA (Medication Aide) certification.
Current CNA certification.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Computer literacy.
Excellent communication skills.
Team orientation.
Ability to ensure timely arrival and have stable transportation.
Ability to move throughout buildings and grounds as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work under some stressful conditions to meet resident and family needs and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with residents, families, other teammates, and the supervisor.
Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders, federal and state regulations, and facility policies.
Perform vital signs as assigned and document them.
Communicate reported or observed changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse and document them in Care Tracker.
Document resident conditions and needs in all electronic health records according to facility procedures.
Report incidents and complaints according to facility procedures.
Promote resident independence and interact with residents in ways that support mental and physical well-being.
Perform daily care according to residents’ care plans, observed needs, regulations, facility standards of care, and policies.
Monitor and assist with ordering and care of residents’ supplies and prescriptions.
Recognize and respond to resident care needs, making prompt and accurate judgments.
Maintain residents’ environments in a safe and tidy manner, including following infection-control practices.
Perform assigned tasks according to facility policies and procedures.
Perform CNA duties as assigned.
Complete other assignments as requested.
Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in residents’ activity preferences and needs.