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A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

states specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
• Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
• Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
• Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
• Takes residents vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
• Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
• Reports any changes in a residents vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
• Counts controlled substances.
• Cleans & restocks medication cart.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Requirements

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Graduate of a CMA program required.

Licenses/Certification

Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.

Valid CPR certification

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. :::