Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Medicalodges
Description Job Summary : Administer the medication and treatments of residents. Provide direct care to residents. Job Responsibilities:
- Administers and documents medication and treatment as directed.
- Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interaction, adverse drug reactions, or a side effects of the medication.
- Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner while keeping medication areas clean and orderly.
- Monitors medications to ensure they are refilled as required by policies.
- Obtains vital signs and weights on residents as assigned and directed.
- Performs CNA duties when required.
- Current Certified Medication Aide/technician certification in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
- Knowledge of safe medication administration technique
- Ability to recognize complications and adverse effects from medication
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrates patience and empathy
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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