Certified Medication Aide; CMA Double Weekends - Laurel Court

Available Shift: Double Weekends - Saturdays & Sundays from 6:00am-10:00pm (shift differential $1.00 from 2:00pm-10:00pm)

Job Summary: The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents, perform routine daily tasks, under physician orders and licensed nurse supervision, in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs as required.
• Records administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions or side effects to the licensed nurse or appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications following regulations and facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics under supervision, accounting them per policy.
• Secures medication carts/medication rooms per regulations.
• Attends facility education in‑services.
• May make observation rounds under the licensed nurse.
• May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned.
• Ensures medication rooms, carts, and refrigerators remain clean and organized.
• Removes expired medications for destruction per policy.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings per request.
• Functions as a team leader/role model.
• Reviews Abuse Prevention clinical policies and enforces them.
• Assures patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. We offer a benefit plan including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, supplemental insurance and competitive compensation.