What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide (A/CMA) - ($2,000 sign-on bonus) position at Center of Family Love?
About the Center of Family Love
Center of Family Love (CFL) in Okarche, OK is a faith-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides residential and employment programs for adults with intellectual disabilities by cultivating their interests, skills and independence to live creative, productive and joyous lives. We are located 30 minutes west of north Oklahoma City.
***IT IS REQUIRED YOU LIVE WITHIN 50 MILES OF OKARCHE, OK***
$2000 Sign-on Bonus!
Summary:
We are currently recruiting for Certified Medication Aide. This position assists individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities by performing a variety of duties including passing out medications and providing direct care to facility residents.
Responsibilities:
- Passes medications and gives treatments according to physician’s orders and in accordance with facility policy.
- May be required to provide shift reports on the status of residents and document in resident records.
- Responsible for notifying charge nurse of medications needing to be refilled.
- Assures personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.
- May be required to assist residents with personal hygiene tasks, and other activities of daily living.
- May be required to assist with psychosocial groups and or activities.
- May be required to develop and maintain accurate accounting of all resident personal property for assigned unit. Identify property and keep inventory sheet current.
- Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including but not limited to blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.
- Monitors personal and staff compliance to resident’s rights.
- Perform duties as set forth on Certified Nurse Aide job description as needed.
- Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the residents, employees, facility information and records.
- Maintains safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
- Complies with the attendance policy.
- Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire.
- Participates in training, in-services, and meetings as required.
- Other duties and responsibilities as directed.
- Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our values of teamwork, respect, integrity, compassion and kindness.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Current state certification as a CMA
- CPR/BCLS Certification
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, and auto insurance as required by the State of Oklahoma.
- Minimum three months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent bending, standing, walking; continuous ability for speech communication and hearing in order to communicate with residents, employees and the public, vision for reading, recording and interpreting information, and the ability to lift/carry a maximum of 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Center of Family Love provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19