This position is a full-time, seasonal role, working Monday through Friday through the dates 05/28/2024 to 8/2/2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Camp Certified Medication Aide (CMA) monitors the health needs of children in the childcare settings, as well as home and community settings and provides medication administration and medical assistance, within the scope of practice such as first aid to children and staff in the childcare setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Monitors the health needs of the campers.
• Uses technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Organizes workflow and responds to emergencies.
• Deals effectively with parents, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Administers medications and feedings in childcare settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required current Certified Medication Aide certification in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year working, preferably in a pediatric setting.
• Knowledge of G-tube feedings, seizure disorders, and familiarity with diabetes care plans preferred.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Ability to comply with agency and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Ability to maintain CMA certification.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Full-time, seasonal, Monday through Friday through dates 05/28/2024 to 8/2/2024

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates indoors on site, as well as community settings, and homes as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies throughout Wichita.

Sitting: 1 1/2 hours in an 8 hour work shift; alternates to walking and standing.

Standing: 3-4 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally sitting.

Walking: 1/2 - 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.

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FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 %

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LIFTING:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies, and files.

11 - 20 lbs. Occasionally File boxes and copy supplies.

20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment and boxes of supplies.

CARRYING:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Books, supplies, and files.

11 - 20 lbs. Rarely File boxes and copy supplies.

20 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment

Bending: Rarely

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping: Frequently

Reaching: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Occasionally