Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver for Assisted Living Program

1 week ago

Millville NJ United States Caring Inc. Full time
Qualifications

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

CNA (Preferred)

Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)

Full Job Description

CARING SENIOR LIVING, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator of Assisting Living Program, and/ or the Director of the Assisted Living Programs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medication Aide assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA shall also be responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Residents, providing light housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, resident laundry, and assistance in dining services.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
1 year of CMA / CHHA experience
Successful completion of medication administration
training course & statewide standardized, written
competency test.
CMA certification in the state of New Jersey

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, DON, Assisted living Administrators, and all other nursing staff.

· Maintains a professional relationship with all residents.

· Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and other personnel.

· Maintains residents' privacy and dignity.

· Encourages residents to maintain their independence.

· Has a full understanding of fire, emergency, and safety procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont.)

· Adheres to policies and procedures and standards regarding infection control.

· Has a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.

· Assist residents with medication administration by following proper medication techniques as learned in the CMA course.

· Be able to properly demonstrate the FIVE RIGHTS of medication administration and Safe Medication Practices.

· Maintain frequent close communication with the RN.

· Properly identify medication and residents before administering medication.

· Document on MARS when medication has or has not been given.

· Notify LPN / RN if resident not given or refuses medication.

· Notify LPN / RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately.

· Check all meds daily and call the pharmacy for needed refills.

· Quarterly, direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN.

· Receive medications from pharmacy and document that they were delivered.

· Provides AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed.

· Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP) monthly & as requested by nurse, record and report results to nurse.

· Provide ambulation assistance as needed

· Assist with transfer to & from bed.

· Report any change in resident status to nursing immediately.

· Respond to emergency calls & assist nurses as needed.

· Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to the nurse or administrator immediately.

· Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.

· Provide light housekeeping.

· Cleans refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont. 'd)

· Vacuum and dust as needed

· Assist with laundry: washing & drying clothes, folding laundry, and putting away.

· Strip and remake bed as needed but at least 1x per week.

· Clean the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.

· Removes trash from residents' apartments daily.

· Assist resident with meal service as needed. Ex: meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up, clearing, and washing dishes.

· Report any unsafe equipment to the nurse/administrator.

· Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the storage room and inventory of supplies.

· Removal of trash from Administrator / Nursing offices.

· Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.

· Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.'
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Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees are eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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