Part Time CMA Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Kenansville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center , located in Kenansville, NC , is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated!

NOW HIRING:

CMA Certified Medication Aide

Must also have CNA certificate

Part Time Day Shift 7am- 3pm

NEW BENEFITS!

• New added bonuses and perks

• U earned it bonus

• PTO

• Paid orientation

• Very supportive management

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Employee discounts

• Monthly gift cards 

• Very High No Frills rates

• Same day pay option

• Employee Engagement program

• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs

• Company Swag

• Annual raises

• Opportunities for advancement

• Birthday pay 

• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

Job Description

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

  Certified Medication Aide Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.

• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.

• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.

• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.

• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.

• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.

• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.

Requirements:

CMA Certification in the state of North Carolina

CNA Certification in the state of North Carolina

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