Haven Health Lakeside, Certified Medication Assistant

• Location 3401 N Lockwood Dr,Lakeside, AZ, 85929,United States
• Job Category Nursing
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others No

The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and is responsible for providing resident care to residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CMA role incorporates the responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant but also medication administration in accordance with state and company policy. CMAs are responsible for understanding their authorized scope of practice in all areas of resident care with a special emphasis on the administration of medications within approved guidelines under the direction of the DON or other designated licensed nurse.

CMAs must be licensed in the state of Arizona and must meet all prior requirements in order to obtain such licensure.

• Active, Non-Probationary CNA License with active work for at least six months. License may have no outstanding complaints or restrictions.
• Minimum education requirement of at least a high school diploma, GED or U.S. college or U.S. military credits or 12 years of education in a foreign country.
• Active, Class-Instructed CPR Certification
• Background Screening, Licensure Verification (if applicable), Reference Check, Drug Testing
• Tuberculosis Testing
• Employee Health Screening (Conducted after Hire)
• Ability to Move, Lift and Transfer a minimum of 50 Pounds
• Must be able to Speak, Read, Write and Understand English

Haven Health is the largest rural healthcare provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation throughout Arizona. Our mission is to be the provider of choice in the communities we serve, a gathering place for caring professionals and a safe haven for residents to thrive--one person and one family at a time.