Skilled Nursing CMA

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system. Follows location policy for missed medications, accidentally dropped or spit out by the resident, and medication errors. Follows procedures for documentation, including narcotics sign out. Follows up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received. Assists as needed to provide resident centered personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing / undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support and other personal cares. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Provides a positive dining experience. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercise. Documents resident cares and behaviors according to Society policy, procedure and regulations.

Basic Responsibilities :

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications : Education Experience

Licensure Certification :

Completion and certification in an accredited nursing assistant training program and state approved medication aide course as required by state in which location is located - this may require a high school diploma or a GED - refer to state regulations.

Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge : Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

Physical / Mental Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate / activate / use / prepare / inspect / place / detect / position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will frequently communicate / express oneself / exchange / observe / assess / detect information relative to this position. The employee is required to maintain a stationary position / move / position self in response to job tasks. Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Accommodations : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.

Weight Lifting Requirement : 20 lbs.