Per Diem CRMA - Rumford Community Home

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

The overall purpose of the medication aide is to administer medications to residents in accordance to the rules

and regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level IV Residential Care Facilities, Certified

Residential Medication Aides (C.R.M.A) perform these tasks as ordered by physicians, under the supervision

of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility

policies. C.R.M.A.s also perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and

wellbeing of the residents. Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent

with accepted/allowed standards of practice and state and federal regulations. Working contacts include:

residents, residents’ families, medical professionals and other facility staff. Is assigned

responsibility/authority for decisions specific to assigned functions under the direction of a licensed nurse,

but may seek additional direction from the charge nurse, nurse supervisor, director of clinical services or

administrator as may be appropriate. C.R.M.A.s are also assigned resident care when not being utilized as

C.R.M.A.s

Essential Duties:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse, in

accordance with all state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy and standards of

practice.

• Must be able to accurately take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required

by certain medications.

• Accurately records the administration of medications and/or treatments as required by law and/or

facility policy.

• Observes residents for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse

on the shift immediately.

• Accurately administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and

consistent with facility policy after the nurse has assessed the need.

• Documents reason for and purpose to PRN medications in a timely manner.

• May dispense controlled drugs (schedule III, IV,V) and must accurately account for them under the

supervision of the licensed nurse, (or charge nurse), per facility policy.

• Properly secures medications carts and/or medications rooms per state and federal regulations and

facility policy.

• Attends facility educational in-services as required.

• Follows federal, state and facility policies and guidelines in effect.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Orders medications and treatments from pharmacy as needed.

• Transcribes and notes orders as needed.

• Receives and puts medications away in their appropriate places as needed.

• Notifies appropriate person(s) of needed supplies and equipment

• Is respectful of facility property and uses it appropriately.

• Keeps medication room neat, clean, and orderly.

• Keeps medication carts clean and maintained in an orderly fashion in accordance with State of Maine

Regulations and standards of practice.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a Residential Care Specialist 1, or Personal Support Specialist (PSS) Certificate.

• May be trained within 4 months of employment.

• Must have state approved 40-hour certificated medication administration certification.

• Must possess basic mathematical skills so as to be able to accurately administer proper medication

dosage.

• Highly developed observation skills are desirable.

• Must be tolerant, patient, and treat residents with dignity and respect.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong written and verbal skills.

• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

ii. I am actively listening and seeking information

iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent

iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.

• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Per Diem

Variable

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.