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Certified Medication Aide assists in the administering of medications to
residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of
the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the
Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be
in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies,
procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this
state.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Comply with the Facilitys personnel, safety, and corporate policies and
procedures.
Comply with the nursing departments policies and procedures.
Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect
immediately to the Administrator/DON or Nurse Manager on Call.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect
and dignity.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Report any complaints/grievances made by residents to the Director of
Nursing Services or per policy.
Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made
by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or
Director of Nursing Services.
Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
Always protect resident privacy when administering medication, knock
before entering the residents room.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or
topical medications that are commonly used in this facility that may be
ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical
Director.
Document and report errors in the administration of medications
immediately upon discovery.
Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled and follow
facility policy on storage, labeling and dating of medications.
Complete medication charting per facility policy and procedure.
Assist with following facility policies and procedures regarding the
destroying of medications.
Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by
the attending physician.
Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including
notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing Services.
Follow the facilitys procedures allowing residents to self-administer
their medications.
Assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in monitoring and documenting
all aspects of such self-administering.
Notify nurse when medication refills are needed.
Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations,
symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used
by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
Job Requirements:
Must have a valid CMA certification that is in good standing with the
State.
Must have a valid CPR certification.
If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must
successfully complete the requirements contained in Companys Motor
Vehicles policy.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and
holidays when necessary.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency
situations.
Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job
with, or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by State
regulations and Company policy which may include medical and physical
examinations.
Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the
assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when
lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be
aware that during the ormal, routine performance of the essential
functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally,
although they may not be a requirement of the job.