Certified Medication Aide

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- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - East Brunswick
, Care One at East Brunswick
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The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Provide medication administration to residents under the direction of an RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living: personal hygiene, baths, showers, mobility, meals, hydration, and positioning.
• Support daily living activities by serving meals, feeding when necessary, and aiding with ambulation and transfers.
• Provide adjunct care such as enemas, non‑sterile dressings, surgical prep, ice/heat therapy, therapeutic baths, and apply restraints when required.
• Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; and recording intake and output information.
• Provide patient comfort by transporting residents, responding to call lights, and communicating observations to the nursing supervisor.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records; maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures.
• Serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
• Enhance nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for new requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Proper licensing in the state of the job.
• Experience administering oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic medications and subcutaneous injections.
• Previous CMA experience, and must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Multi-tasker, able to proceed in a courteous and professional manner.

The Care One mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to maximizing patient outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/DV

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care