Cma Full Time Winder at The Landing of Winder

Job Description

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 :

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Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & JOB REQUIREMENTS :