Medication Aide; CMA) CV

Job Summary

This important position ensures that residents receive medications only as legally prescribed, in accordance with the Five Rights and by prevailing professional standards. It is an important leadership role and because of the nature of this position, the employee is expected to be conscientious toward his/her work, display a positive attitude, and be loyal and supportive of the Waterford Communities policies and procedures.

This position requires interaction with people in a professional, non-discriminatory manner and requires precision and following strict medication administration processes.

This important position ensures that residents receive medications only as legally prescribed, in accordance with the Five Rights and by prevailing professional standards. It is an important leadership role and because of the nature of this position, the employee is expected to be conscientious toward his/her work, display a positive attitude, and be loyal and supportive of the Waterford Communities policies and procedures.

This position requires interaction with people in a professional, non-discriminatory manner and requires precision and following strict medication administration processes.

This position receives general supervision from the Director of Healthcare, Administrator, and Waterford RN.

• Responsible for ensuring thorough and correct medication check-in with all new pharmacy orders and deliveries.
• Responsible for following all medication orders completely and thoroughly and ensuring that the MAR matches all current orders.
• Communicate with Pharmacy, Physicians, or other healthcare providers as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a current Medication Aide license in the State of Nebraska.
• Achieve familiarity with residents, medication administration, staff, and nursing time use, and ensure policies & procedures are followed. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report and document incidents and falls as required by the Waterford policy.
• Complete all in-service hours as required by the State regulation.
• Responsible for observing that resident care plans are up to date. If any revisions are needed, CMA is responsible for bringing them to the attention of the DOH, Administrator, or Waterford RN.
• As the Medication Aide, you are equally responsible for the care of our residents including toileting, trash, mobility assistance, dressing, & bathing.
• Observe and report resident response to medications, treatments, and care services provided by the staff of this facility following the established protocols.
• Attend & participate in meetings as assigned/requested by the Administrator, Director of Health Care, and Waterford RN.
• Assist the dietary department with beverages and meal distribution when able.

Keys, telephone, pager, thermometer, BP cuff, ambulation equipment (walker, crutches, cane, etc.), wheelchair, gait belt, urinals, shower and/or bath chairs, scales, calculator, copier, fax machine, computer.

Physical stamina is required for bending, stooping, lifting, walking, and standing for long periods. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must possess knowledge and ability to organize and perform required skills to complete job functions with interruptions. Need to be a self-starter, have a compassionate and caring nature, understand how to work with an aging population, and seek to understand the needs of the residents. Must be responsible, dependable, compassionate, emotionally stable, and a pleasant disposition. Knowledge and awareness of safety needs are required.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language adequately to understand…