Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Directly supervise CNA’s of the Nursing Department while on shift, with supervisor authority resting with the on shift LPN and the final authority resting on the Resident Service Director. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization and nursing policies and procedures while following applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervision of C.N.A’s, medication administration and assessment input and follow through of ISP. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Key Responsibilities

1. Administers and/or supervises the self-administration of medications. 
2. Verifies identity of resident receiving medication, verifies that the correct medication is being given and records time of administration on MAR/electronic record. 
3. Administers Medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application.
4. Assists CNA’s and LPN’s as needed with the resident in any daily routines, any personal care and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing. 
5. Obtains and records residents vital signs (Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and O2 Sats) and weight as directed 
6. Observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. 
7. Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care. 
8. Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems. 
9. Informs families when mail order medicines need to be reordered. 
10. Talks to physician offices and doctors as needed and informs on shift LPN if changes in orders are needed. 
11. Assures call lights are answered in a timely manner to attend to the residents’ needs as soon as possible after the call light is signaled. 
12. Keep accurate counts of narcotics and document per policy. 
13. Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed. 
14. Attends all training and conferences as required to stay abreast of changes in the organization and nursing department. 
15. Each employee will ensure all training required by State regulations is completed and documented each year. 
16. Assures all caregiver duties are performed as assigned and documented appropriately/electronic record. 
17. Participates in the care planning process as assigned. 
18. Addresses employee, family and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication. 
19. Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policies of the community and participates, as assigned, in fire and disaster drills.
20. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff. 
21. Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies and procedures. 
22. Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director and which relate to the success of Antebellum James Burgess and happiness and wellbeing of our residents 

Education and Experience

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. 
2. Previous Nursing Assistant experience or student nurse preferred.
3. Completion of certification program for Nursing Assistants required.
4. Completed/Passed CMA Certification Class 
5. Experience working with the Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents is desirable. 
6. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language. 
7. Must be certified and current in C.P.R., first aid