Cma Full Time Winder at The Landing of Winder

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) 7p to 7a Full time

The Landing of Winder Assisted Living and Memory Care

Salary: $13.00 to $16.00

SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS . One chef-prepared meal provided per shift! SMALL RESIDENT TO STAFF RATIOS! $13.00-$16.00 based on CMA experience.

The Landing of Winder Assisted Living and Memory Care :CMA (Certified Medication Aide) will perform a variety of patient care duties to residents in an assisted living/memory care community under the direction and supervision of nurse. This detail-oriented candidate will be responsible for administering medications, recording/reporting within the eMAR, collecting samples, performing minor physician directed treatments and performing other tasks related to patient care.

JOB DUTIES:

Administer oral and external medications to residents at a specifically schedule time within your shift (within a 60 minute window).

Utilized eMAR system to review, verify, and document all medications administered to each resident.

Obtain and record resident vital signs for general health screening purposes or when required in conjunction with medication administration.

Follows standards of safety and hygiene when handling storing and disposing of medications. Follow infection control policies at all times.

Observe residents, document, and communicate changes in their condition.

Coordinate with physician offices, residents, family members, and pharmacy partners on any/all changes to medication treatment.

Confirm/clarify any order or treatment plan that is questionable with the appropriate nurse supervisor. This entails any unclear order, contraindicated order, medication pass with a software interaction alert, or other scenario that questions any confidence in medication administration.

Organize and secure the medication cart.

Ensure all medical equipment is routinely inspected and thoroughly cleaned.

At the start of each medication pass, record the temperature on the med cart temp log to ensure medications have been stored properly.

Check expiration dates for any/all OTC medications or DME supplies that are being used. Organize storage locations as needed. FIFO

Remove any discontinued or expired drugs from the inventory and coordinate/document proper drug destruction per policy.

Recognize the resident’s right to refuse medication and document and report to director of healthcare.

Document and notify the appropriate supervising nurse when the decision is made to not administer required medications.

Recognize and report any questionable or unsafe condition for medication provision.

Responds promptly to resident requests and engages appropriate staff person if unable to fulfill resident needs/requests.

Adheres to The Landing Senior Living Employee Handbook, the Employee Code of Conduct & all policy and procedures set forth by the company.

Promote resident independence while maintaining dignity.

ADDITIONAL SHIFT DUTIES FOR ALL CARE STAFF:

Respond to patient emergency calls, signals to identify patient needs.

Provide assistance with housekeeping and laundry upon request and per the laundry schedule.

Encourage resident participation in community activities through encouragement positive reinforcement.

Keep nursing desk station and medication cart clean and organized.

Participate in the common area cleaning schedule.

Assist residents with transfers as needed.

Participate in activities and events with the residents after medication responsibilities are completed.

Perform other projects or duties requested by management.

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Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

CMA certified in the State of Georgia

Must pass skills check competency assessment upon hire and continually throughout employment.

Completion of continuing education requirements and renewal of CMA certification required every two years (employer assistance provided).

Ability to utilize glucose monitors, blood pressure/vitals equipment, and other medical equipment.

Computer skills to work within the electronic medical record (eMAR). Software specific training provided.

Basic knowledge of and the ability to apply Geriatric Nursing principles.

Ability to relate and work well with various individuals/personalities.

Positive attitude and energy to coach and encourage resident participation.

Ability to use good judgement and make decisions in the best interest of resident safety and well-being of the resident and the company.

Ability to multitask and properly document all aspects of resident care delivery.

Physical abilities demanded by the nursing profession to include aiding with patient transfers, administering treatments or medications, lifting/moving medical supplies, walking, standing, sitting for long periods of time and some car travel between locations.

CPR/First Aid Certification.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

TB Skin Test, criminal background check and drug screen required.