Certified Medication Aide - Nursing Home
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Certified Medication Aide - Nursing HomeJob Summary:Administer medications to facility residents under the supervision of the licensed nurse.In addition, the CMA will monitor resident's vital signs as indicted; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration; changes in resident condition and/or departures from unusual and routine organizational operations.Patients need care 24/7 and facility employees must be available to provide that care. Employees are to care for patients regardless of the patient's personal characteristics.Performs a variety of tasks.Works under general supervision.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.No experience necessary.Certification from an accredited medication aid program.Two years experience as a C.N.A. or Nurse Aide preferred.NM Medication Aide Certification.Current BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; maintain current BLS Certification.EducationRequiredHigh School or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequiredC-ARC-BLSPreferredC-NM- Cert Nurs AsstBehaviorsPreferredDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization