Certified Medication Aide CMA FULL-TIME 1PM-9PM
Certified Medication Aide CMA FULL-TIME 1PM-9PM
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Job Description
Certified Medication Aid (CMA)
Position: Full-time
Schedule: Full-Time every other weekend/every other holiday requirement
- Week 1: Mon Tue Wed Thur 1PM-9PM
- Week 2: Tue Wed Thur Sat Sun 1PM-9PM
Wage: Starting at $20.25/ hour
About us:
Join our team at Hills and Dales a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for people with disabilities. We are seeking a passionate Certified Medication Aid to support children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities at our Residential Facility.
Responsibilities:
- Administers scheduled/assigned medications accurately according to the six Rs: Right Resident Right Medication Right Dose Right Time Right Route and Right Documentation.
- Lifts and positions residents as required to administer treatment and/or medication.
- Monitors stock medication supply and prepare medication orders as scheduled.
- Documents medication administration accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains a working knowledge of medications administered.
- Performs assigned treatments utilizing the proper procedures and techniques.
- Maintains a working knowledge of resident programs and procedures and applies them to medication/treatment tasks.
- Informs nurse on duty of medication/treatment errors that are discovered in a timely manner.
- Provides assistance to the shift nurse by observations regarding resident health and safety; following directions provided by nurses during medical emergencies and routine daily tasks.
- Monitors nursing inventory supply and prepare supply list for items needed; maintains and stocks nursing areas during assigned shift.
- Accompanies residents to medical appointments as assigned; may drive Center vehicles for errands or transportation if an approved driver.
- Maintains resident/client privacy.
- Assures the confidentiality of all data including resident employee and operations data in accordance with HIPAA policy & confidentiality procedures.
- Assists with the direct support of residents as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Works alternate or additional shifts as assigned.
Requirements:
- Free of a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Certification as a medication aide in the state of Iowa.
Why Join Us:
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate creative and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment.
Pay is based on experience education and any previous loyalty to H&D.
Offer contingent upon the succressful completetion of a criminal background check dependernt adult and child abuse background check and drug screen.
Employment Type
Full-Time
