Certified Medication Aide (CMA) PRN

Autumn Leaves • Ames, IA

13h • $22 - $23

About The Position

Green Hills is actively looking for a hospitality-minded Certified Medication
Aide (CMA), to join our growing team! CMA's assist with the administration of
medications and provide care to our residents under the direction of the RN or
LPN on duty. CMA's perform appropriate charting on each resident to maintain a
continuum of care as well as follow safety procedures and inform the charge
nurse of all relevant resident information.

We are currently seeking applicants looking for a rewarding experience helping
others. This position will also work as a Certified Nursing Aise when needed.
Nursing career paths are encouraged and provide for career development and
growth. Grow your skills and experience in an encouraging and
hospitality-focused organization.

Requirements

• Have obtained or will obtain your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.
• Successful completion of State approved Medication Aide course.
• Maintain a valid registration with the Direct Care Worker Registry.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Can assist residents in case of an emergency, including during evacuation procedures.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, administer, and chart medications. The medication aide who prepares the medicine, administers same.
• Check and prepare each dose immediately preceding administration.
• Record administration of the medication on resident’s medication administration record. Discard medication refused or otherwise not given and record on medication administration record. Verify policy and procedure for refusals.
• Perform accurate pulse and blood pressure and recognize their significance in drug therapy.
• Accurately document nursing care after assisting a resident, in accordance with community and regulatory standards.
• Timely report any changes in resident condition or reactions to medications to the RN/LPN on duty.
• Treat each resident as an individual and address them respectfully.
• Ensure resident rooms are kept clean and organized.
• Exhibit the highest degree of commitment to Person-Directed Care philosophy.

Benefits

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Various Employee-led Committees, because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• Uniform Allowances, because we value the work you do every day and want to help equip you to do your job to your best ability.
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts, because we appreciate our night and weekend team members.
• On-Demand Paycheck Withdrawal (DailyPay), because we want you to get paid when you need it.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program, because we understand that life happens.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed