Per Diem CRMA - Rumford Community Home
About The Position
Rumford Community Home is seeking a Per Diem, CRMA to join our team! Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! The overall purpose of the medication aide is to administer medications to residents in accordance to the rules and regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level IV Residential Care Facilities, Certified Residential Medication Aides (C.R.M.A) perform these tasks as ordered by physicians, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. C.R.M.A.s also perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and wellbeing of the residents. Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted/allowed standards of practice and state and federal regulations. Working contacts include: residents, residents’ families, medical professionals and other facility staff. Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions specific to assigned functions under the direction of a licensed nurse, but may seek additional direction from the charge nurse, nurse supervisor, director of clinical services or administrator as may be appropriate.
Requirements
- Must have a Residential Care Specialist 1, or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certificate.
- May be trained within 4 months of employment.
- Must have state approved 40-hour certificated medication administration certification.
- Must possess basic mathematical skills so as to be able to accurately administer proper medication dosage.
- Highly developed observation skills are desirable.
- Must be tolerant, patient, and treat residents with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- administer medications to residents in accordance to the rules and regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level IV Residential Care Facilities
- perform tasks as ordered by physicians, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies
- perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and wellbeing of the residents
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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