CMA

Mennonite Friendship Communities•South Hutchinson, KS

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) are Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) are health-care professionals who are responsible for providing basic care to residents to maintain or regain physical, mental, and emotional well-being through quality of care and quality of life tasks including but not limited to dispensing medications per State standards and practice guidelines. Aides in this capacity are certified nurse aides (CNAs) through successful completion of training in a State approved training course AND successful completion of training in a State approved medication aide training program. Certified Medication Aides work in collaboration with registered nurses. Certified Medication Aides are expected to perform basic CNA duties as needed. The primary purpose of the job position of a Certified Medication Aide is to dispense resident medications as ordered by the physician following standard of practice for medication administration. Delegation of Authority Any and all Certified Medication Aide responsibilities are delegated by the administrative authority of the neighborhood charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing and accountability necessary for carrying out any and all assigned duties are consistent with the scope of practice including in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of State Board of Nursing and Health Occupations Credentialing Division of the State Department of Health. Supervision: The Certified Medication Aide is under the direct supervision of the neighborhood Primary Care Nurse and the facility Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing as delegated by the Director of Nursing. QualificationsQualifications and Position Requirements: The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include a certificate as a Nurse Aide from an accredited educational provider; a certificate as a Medication Aide from an accredited educational provider; excellent leadership skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide in this state Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, co-workers and other facility personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public Must have knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing assistant practices Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace Other Training, Skills and Experience Recommendations: Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, dementia training On-the-job training and on-going education will be provided

Requirements

a certificate as a Nurse Aide from an accredited educational provider
a certificate as a Medication Aide from an accredited educational provider
excellent leadership skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide in this state
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, co-workers and other facility personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must have knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing assistant practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Computer skills
knowledge of medical terminology
dementia training

Responsibilities

Dispense resident medications as ordered by a physician licensed to practice in this state, following the 5-rights of medication administration including: Right resident Right medication Right dose Right route Right time
Track all prescription and non-prescription drugs to be administered, keeping complete and accurate records of dosage, time and amounts
Ensure residents take ordered, administered medications
Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of residents and staff
A Certified Medication Aide may NOT administer any medication that requires assessment until a licensed nurse has performed the appropriate assessment components
Supervise and observe residents as medications and cares are provided
Take and document vital signs
Follow safe handling procedures related to storage of medications and biologicals including appropriate refrigerated medications and ensure narcotics and other scheduled medications in safe storage to prevent drug diversion or resident accessibility
Assist licensed and certified nursing staff in appropriate duties
Provides quality direct care to residents based on evidence-based best practice per each resident’s comprehensive care plan
Reports to and performs those duties assigned by the neighborhood charge nurse
Is a certified nursing assistant and has additional training in resident-specific needs of care
Demonstrates acceptable skill proficiency in those areas of certified nurse assistant that the facility has determined it will make available to its residents
Demonstrates proficiency in motivating residents to participate in and complete planned care
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves
Meets facility continuing education requirements for certified nurse assistants
Demonstrates a practical knowledge of facility policies and procedures for nursing
Complies with facility guidelines for documentation and physicians’ orders
Relates well to residents, family members, and facility staff
Interacts well with interdisciplinary team and implements individual programs as developed
Follows all Infection Prevention and Control procedures
Maintains equipment and supplies for treatment
Maintains consistent resident care schedule and is efficient in use of time
Able to perform duties with a minimum of supervision
Identifies potential problems/issues and reports to supervisor in a timely manner
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance
Is supportive of facility goals and objectives