Certified Medication Aide - PRN

Job Description

About us

Smyrna Village is a boutique personal care home specializing in memory care services. We are a family-oriented, clinically focused, and compassionate-centered community. We believe in and rely on our team. They are the ones who provide the day-to-day care and we fully support them. We pride ourselves on thinking outside of the box. We take every challenge head-on and think of the best ways to solve them. We strive for progression and excellence for both our residents and team members. It truly takes a village and we are committed to providing the best care Georgia has ever seen.

Our work environment includes:

Company perks and advancements

Family atmosphere

Safe work environment

We are looking for a special CMA or CNA to assist our care team. The facility is located in a great location near Smyrna Market Village. Are you a team player, courteous and professional, and enjoy working in memory care? If so, this opportunity is for YOU! Come and join a great group of staff who value their residents and employees.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Certified Medication Aide provides medications personal care and non personal care assistance to Residents when there is a need. Assist Residents so that independent living can be maintained for as long as appropriate and possible. Promotes independence while giving assistance, companionship, and engaging meaningful to a resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Assist with routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription

· Coordinate with Executive Director, RCC, and coordinators to assist with care and medications

· Escorts residents to various areas of the facility

· Changes beds, gives showers or baths, and assists with dressing

· Assists with care needs during community outings and events

· Keeps Executive Director and/or RCC informed of residents status

· Supports facility staff in providing engaging and meaningful activities

· May transport Member/Clients on outings and appointments

Other Duties:

· Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise notifying nursing supervisor of changes or unusual conditions

· Assists clients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

· Records client information by making entries in their care plan and EMR notifying supervision of changes or unusual conditions

· Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards

· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

· Protects Smyrna Village by adhering to professional standards, The Smyrna Village policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

· Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

· Assists with Medication reminders as scheduled

· Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Current GA CMA certification

· Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively with Members/Clients, family, and staff, and perform simple arithmetic

· Ability to document care given

· Excellent assessment skills

· Ability to assist with the transferring of Members/Clients weighing 50 pounds or more using a transfer belt, mechanical lift, or with the assistance of others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to access files and various documentation; must be able to lift to 20 pounds frequently.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Continue Education Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Memory Care

Physical Setting:

Long term care

Personal Care Home

Schedule:

12-hour shifts

COVID-19 considerations:

Masks must always be worn covering the mouth and nose while on property grounds. (If not vaccinated) !

Ability to commute/relocate:

Smyrna, GA 30080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Highschool Diploma (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Nursing Aide (Required)

Certified Medication Aide (Required)

CPR/First Aide (Required)

Shift availability:

1st Shift 7am-7pm

2nd Shift 7pm-7am

Work Location: One locationCompany Description

Oksana Health is an innovative healthcare management company created to be a much-needed change agent in the industry. We lead with our culture of Teamwork, Accountability, Compassion, and Talent (TACT).