Trained Medication Assistant / TMA / CMA

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Clive, IA

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About The Position

Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply To Walnut Ridge Today!At Walnut Ridge, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth. Walnut Ridge is seeking a Full-Time Trained Medication Assistant / TMA to join our Long Term Care Team. Our current opening is scheduled from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm and includes working every other weekend. Walnut Ridge is a beautiful senior living community conveniently located near I-35/80 and adjacent to the walking trails and Aquatic Center in Clive. Here you will find access to medical facilities and abundant retail and dining options. Walnut Ridge provides a full continuum of services for our residents including Independent Living, Assisted LIving, Assisted Living Memory Care and Long Term/Skilled Care. Address: 1701 Campus Drive, Clive, Iowa. As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as: A comprehensive and competitive benefit package Free Wellness Center access (family members welcome) Warm water swimming pool Free employee meals What Differentiates PHSBy prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is. As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God's grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.All are welcomePresbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and "Love One Another" Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Requirements

Successful completion of a state approved training program and current certification in medication administration in state(s) in which he/she practices.
Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in state(s) in which he/she practices.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

The Trained Medication Assistant is responsible for the provision of high quality care and services to Care Center residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.
The Trained Medication Assistant administers medications and treatments under the direct supervision of a nurse and performs Resident Assistant responsibilities as assigned.