Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Assisted Living

Position Details :

Status : Full-Time / Part-Time / On-Call

Shift : Day / Evening / NOC

Schedule : Various

Working Hours Start : Various

Working Hours End : Various

What does the CertifiedMedication Aide do?

You will be providing medication services and directresident care to our terrific residents, assist in medication distribution, maintaininga positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents, and be a partof a high performing care team.

Additionally, you will get to assist our residentswith activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry and other daily chores.

Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Certified Medication Aide role and what can weoffer you?

• See the impact of your expertise and care byinteracting with our residents on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with a strong team of health careproviders, all while working in a home-like setting.
• The ability to bring pure joy and community toour residents.
• Start your healthcare career with us, with adefined career track.
• Build relationships with your residents formonths and years at a time.
• Strong promote-from-within culture : thepossibilities are endless.
• Our 35+ year old, family-owned and operatedorganization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren’t too small,but not too big. You are known here.

In this job, everyday you will...

1. Responsible for the daily operation of themedication room and medication services as directed by the Director of Nursing(SNF) or Health Services Director (AL) and in accordance with physician orders,state regulations and the nurse practice act.

2. Processes physician medication and treatmentorders in accordance with state regulations and the nurse practice act.

3. Administers and assists with theself-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance withphysician orders, state regulations and the nurse practice act.

4. Reports and records changes in residentcondition, incidents and accidents to Director of Nursing (SNF) or HealthServices Director (AL), physician and family member as indicated under thedirection of the Director of Nursing (SNF) or Health Services Director (AL).

5. Routinely communicates with physicians,pharmacies, outside services, residents and families regarding medication andcare services.

6. Provides direct resident care while promotingthe resident’s dignity, independence and choice, regularly observes residents’physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD, ExpressionsCoordinator, or Executive Director.

Education & Experienceyou need to qualify :

• You will need a High school diploma or GED withone or more years of personal care experience with older adults preferred or asrequired by state regulations.
• You must hold state required medication passcertification or other required certification, complete state required delegationand / or training requirements, and successfully complete the medication passcompetency.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aidtraining, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Must complete all state required trainings asnecessary.

Ways you can advancebeyond the Certified Medication Aide role :

Once you master this role, you could consider the CertifiedNursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or otherclinical roles with Prestige Care.