Certified Medication Aide; CMA

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s 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 resident’s 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 facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are out of the facility or per physician’s order. Honor the resident’s right to refuse medications.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reason(s) for refusal.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any refusals or reactions to medications by residents.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Follow the facility’s 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.
• Use personal protective equipment when performing procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Assist residents in daily hygiene and toileting needs, along with all other daily living activities.
• Assist CNA’s with daily duties when needed.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• 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 Company’s 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…