Certified Medication Assistant CMA

ABOUT US: Morningside Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION: Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Morningside Place Memory Care. Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments); Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation; Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions; Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director; Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection; Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department; Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence; Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings; Responds to emergency situations; Acts as liaison with doctors and residents; Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program; Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers; Assists in other departments as needed; Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable; Performs other related essential duties as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. KNOWLEDGE OF: Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community; Medical terminology; Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations; Use of medical supplies and equipment; Medication dispensed to residents; Supervisory methods and techniques; Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties; Principles and practices of nursing care. CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE: Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent Requires First Aid and CPR certification; Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

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