Certified Medication Aide

3 weeks ago

Albuquerque, United States Great Livin’ Full time

Certified Medication Aide:

  • Status: Non-Exempt

    Position Location: Great Livin'II LLC Facility / Homes and Community

    Reports to: Great Livin' Nursing(s), Program Director/Administrator

    Supervises: N/A

    Position status: Full time or Part time

  • Transportation: Required

    Job Requirements

    Summary: The Certified Medication Aide roles is to assist the licensed nurse in providing safe and ethical care for clients-that is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by New Mexico Nurse Practice Act.

    Essential Functions

    · Administer oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

    · Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.

    · Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.

    · Recording medication administration according to agency procedure

    · Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs

    · Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training

    · Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.

    · Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner

    · Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare

    · Respects client rights

    · Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare

    · Follows federal, state, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

    · Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

    · Support and assist the Individual with ISP Outcomes and Action Steps

    - Utilize Teaching and Support Strategies as outlined in the Individuals ISP

    - Provide the opportunities and support to the Individuals to engage in completing their identified ISP Outcomes

    - Participate with the Individual in the planning and implementation of the ISP

    - Assess the appropriateness and usefulness of the Individuals treatment plans and Outcomes and notify the Residential Manager of successes and/or concerns

    · Support and assist the Individuals with ensuring their health and safety needs through

    - Implementing the applicable plans including, but not limited to: Health Care Plans; Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management plans; Meal Time Plans

    - Ensure completion of the Individuals Therap Consultation Form for all appointments

  • Complete Required Documentation

    · Ensure that all required, applicable documentation has been completed before leaving your shift, including, but not limited to: T-Logs; ISP Plan form; GERs; MARs; Therap Consultation Forms; Vehicle Checklist, facility checklist, etc.

    Complete Required Administrative Responsibilities

    · Ensure that you have clocked in/out properly using the Electronic Time System and/or Alternative Documentation of Hours Worked forms as applicable

    · Attend all mandatory meetings, agency and required trainings

    · Maintain confidential information

    Competencies

    Customer/Client Focus; Ethical Conduct; Flexibility; Initiative; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Stress Management/Composure; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Multi-tasking; Medical Teamwork; Bedside Manner & Compassion; Infection Control; Health Promotion and Maintenance; Creating a Safe, Effective Environment; Informing Others; Judgment; Pain Management.

    Knowledge and skills:

    · Must be able to speak, read and write in English

    · Proficient in use of a personal computer and various software packages

    · Must have working knowledge of Therap, Time IPS and other agency systems as applicable

    · Knowledge of agency positions and responsibilities, and who to go to with specific questions and/or concerns

    · Must be of good integrity and possess adequate physical, mental and emotional stability so as to meet job duties in a safe and responsible manner

    · Must have good organizational and time management skills

    · A general understanding of the DD and Mi Via Waivers, and a working knowledge of Standards for which you are directly responsible (e.g., Supported Living, Customized Community Supports)

    · Able to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable and well-organized manner with co-workers, Individuals and Team members (e.g., Case Manager, Guardian, Family Member, BSC, SLP)

    · Able to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without hands-on supervision

    · Able to handle and resolve recurring problems

    Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet.

    Physical Demands

    · 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 is regularly required to talk and hear.

    · This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.

    · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

    This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

    Travel

    This position may require less than 25% travel, dependent on the Great Livin' location that you are assigned to.

    Required Education and Experience

    · Certified Medication Aid as required by New Mexico Board of Nursing

    · High school diploma or GED

    · Must be 18 years old

    · At least one of health care industry experience

    · CPR

    · Agreeable to additional job-related training and keep CMA in good standing

  • Additional Eligibility Qualifications

    · Pass required background checks

    · TB Test

    · Job Related Certification(s)/Trainings, as and when deemed necessary by Great Livin'II LLC and / or the state of New Mexico. (Current)

    · Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.

    · Proofreading and editing skills.

    · Ability to use the Company's software (i.e., Therap, MS Word, excel)

    · Valid New Mexico Driver's Licenses

    · Valid Auto Liability Insurance

    · Reliable transportation

    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.

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