Certified Medication Aide CRMA - Assisted Living; AL - Evening​/Nights

Certified Medication Aide CRMA
- Assisted Living (AL) - Evening/Nights
- Full Time

Full-time

Community Name:
Gorham House

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART;
Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for the safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), provides personal care and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned, ensures delivery of care and services to all residents in the community to include Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), room cleanliness, scheduled activities and dining services and individual service plan needs of each assigned resident.

• Responsible for supervision of self-administered medication for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or the Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director.
• Count and sign on approved form, all narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys. Contact a supervisor immediately with discrepancies.
• Order all necessary medication and treatments from appropriate pharmacy or notify responsible party when supply is no less than 7 days.
• Notify supervisor when supply is less than 2 days and medicine hasn’t been received.
• Receive and verify all medicine received is accurate according to pharmacy label and MAR. Notify pharmacy and DH&W of any discrepancies.
• Store all medications properly and ensure lotions, ointments and liquids are stored separately from oral medications.
• Date all vials or bottles at initial opening and follow pharmacy protocol on length of time they can be used.
• Perform weekly inspections of all medications to ensure expired medications are removed.
• Verify all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Remove all discontinued medication from med cart and give to the supervisor.
• Provide personal care to residents, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating, etc.
• Provide general nursing care including vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required and notify supervisor of concerns.
• Answer calls and assist residents with needs as assigned.
• Clean medicine carts daily at end of shift and restock as needed.
• Perform weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
• Maintain accurate records, including preparation of medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, ensuring medical records are complete within forty-eight (48) hours as per Policy & Procedure and regulatory guidelines.

Level of Formal

Education:

A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Years of

Experience:

1+ months of experience

Type of

Experience:

Senior Living preferred

Special

Certifications:

Current Medication Technician certification depending on state regulations

Language

Skills:

Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical

Competencies:

Basic computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Skills and Ability:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

• Strong team player and a passion for helping seniors

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use Daily Pay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs.

Government requirements or exclusions may apply.