CMA

Description

Level I Med Aide role is providing routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents whose condition and drug regimen are stable. The aide has a list of patients and medications each day and must administer medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time. If the aide observes a change in the patient's vital signs or behavior, or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication, it must be reported to the Director of Nursing.

• 1. Know and practice Resident’s rights and HIPAA compliance.
• 2. Monitor vital signs and stock the medication cart.
• 3. Storing the medicines in a safe environment.
• 4. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the resident's room.
• 5. Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents.
• 6. Observe residents for drug reactions and report any problems to the DoN.
• 7. Record what medications were given for the day and the dosage in the nurse’s medication administration record (MAR) chart.
• 8. Assist residents with activities of daily living as need.
• 9. Assist with activities as needed.
• 10. Charting nurse notes for concerns and/or behaviors.
• 11. Follow through with Physician orders and communicate new orders with DoN.
• 12. Document assistance with Activity of Daily Living.

Requirements

• 1. Must be high school graduate or at least 18 years of age.
• 2. Complete course for certified level 1 med aide (CMA) if required. CMA must be certified in the state where they are employed.
• 3. Possess good communication skills in order to communicate effectively with residents, families and co-workers.
• 4. Maintain knowledge of basic care for residents.
• 5. Ability to maintain HIPPA compliance.
• 6. Must be accurate in observation, performance and reporting regarding residents.
• 7. Must be able to work under direct supervision of licensed nurse.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• 1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• 2. Must assist residents in a time of emergency, must be able to move quickly from one part of the building to another.
• 3. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
• 4. Must be able to stand for 12 or more hours per day while working.
• 5. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate body mechanics.