Certified Medication Aide (CMA) FT Nights 6p-6a
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a leader in senior living care Masonic Homes Kentucky knows its services are only as good as the people delivering them. Thats why Masonic has created a work environment where employees are valued and supported both on the job and personally. Along with flexible schedules same day pay and educational support Masonics perks include a reduced cost Verizon phone plan free TARC passes competitive benefits package employee assistance program and uniforms. Join a team of Passionate People INSPIRING LIVES.
Masonic cares about the well-being of our employees. Weprovide easy access to programs and resources to help with the mental healthwork and life believe in creating an inclusive culturesupported by reducing workplace stress and fostering a healthy environment.
Job Summary:
The Certified Medication Aide CMA is responsible for administering medications as prescribed by the residents physician and documenting the administration the medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects of the medications while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws regulatory and organizational standards.
Common Responsibilities:
Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician
Observes records and reports to the Staff Nurse symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions adverse drug reactions or medication side effects
Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner
Provides and promotes residentâs rights during the administration of medications
Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered received into the facility administered and at change of shift as required
Routinely inspects cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety
Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Staff Nurse for correction or repair
Obtains records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice
Communicates to residents staff and others in accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Staff Nurse when indicated
Perform other duties as assigned or as listed in the Certified Nurse Assistant job description
High school diploma or general education diploma - GED
1 or more years experience in a long-term health care setting preferred
Certified Nurse Aide CNA who has successfully completed a training program approved by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for medication administration has an acceptable score on the written and clinical examinations and has received certification as Medication Aide
- Background Check
- Drug Screen
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
Amazing opportunity to begin your healthcare career! Apply now and learn more about our in-house NA-CNA program! As a leader in senior living care, Masonic...
