Certified Medication Aide
Company: Rolling Hills Health Center Operations, LLC
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryThe 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 Facility's
personnel, safety, and corporate policies and proceduresComply with
the nursing department's policies and proceduresReport witnessed or
reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the
Administrator/DON or Nurse Manager on CallTreat residents, family
members, visitors, and team members with respect and
dignityMaintain the confidentiality of all resident and family
informationReport to work on time and as scheduledReport any
complaints/grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing
Services or per policyParticipate and cooperate with any facility
surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as
requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing
ServicesMaintain a clean and organized medication cart and
medication roomAlways protect resident privacy when administering
medication, knock before entering the resident's roomAccurately 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
DirectorDocument and report errors in the administration of
medications immediately upon discoveryEnsure that all medications
administered are properly labeled and follow facility policy on
storage, labeling and dating of medicationsComplete medication
charting per facility policy and procedureAssist with following
facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of
medicationsAssist in documenting and removing medications that are
discontinued by the attending physicianFollow facility procedures
governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery
source and the Director of Nursing ServicesFollow the facility's
procedures allowing residents to self-administer their
medicationsAssist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in monitoring
and documenting all aspects of such self-administeringNotify nurse
when medication refills are neededBe 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 physiciansJob Requirements:Must have a valid CMA
certification that is in good standing with the StateMust have a
valid CPR certificationIf required to operate a motor vehicle for
business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements
contained in Company's Motor Vehicles policyMust have basic
computer skillsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand
the English languageMust be able to work beyond normal working
hours and on weekends and holidays when necessaryMust be able to
assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency
situationsMust be able to perform the essential position functions
of the job with, or without reasonable accommodationMust be able to
meet the general health requirements set forth by State regulations
and Company policy which may include medical and physical
examinationsEmployee 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 normal, routine
performance of the essential functions, some of the following body
movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a
requirement of the job
Keywords: Rolling Hills Health Center Operations, LLC, Topeka , Certified Medication Aide, Other , Topeka, Kansas
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