What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at Heartspring?
Description
Job Summary
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for accurately administering and documenting medications to Heartspring students in a school and residential group home setting.
2nd and 3rd Shift Available
Primary Functions
Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements
Job Summary
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for accurately administering and documenting medications to Heartspring students in a school and residential group home setting.
2nd and 3rd Shift Available
Primary Functions
- Verify accuracy of medications to be administered to students.
- Setup, distribute, and document prescribed medications to students in the Heartspring School and residential group homes.
- Ensure controlled substances are accurately tracked and signatures for any removals have been obtained prior to removal.
- Assist with the preparation of medications for student travel days and parent visitations.
- Administer insulin based on patient specific protocols.
- Inventory on-hand medications and order refills as needed.
- Assist with the delivery of medication refills for the group homes.
- Ensure compliance with Kansas DCF regulations regarding medication storage and labeling.
- Perform and record refrigerator temperature checks twice daily.
- Inform Heartspring RN or APRN of any health-related concerns observed.
- Audits medication records for error reports that are not turned in or completed.
- Relay information and communication between the Medical Office and second shift and/or weekend direct care providers (DCPs) regarding medication changes or medically ordered treatments.
- Perform vital sign, height, and weight checks as ordered or required.
- Inventory and re-stock first aid kits in the group homes and classrooms on a monthly and as needed basis.
- Check-in cycle fill medications and pharmacy deliveries as they arrive.
- Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.
Educational, Training, and Licensure Requirements
- Current Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) certification preferred. Will consider training the right candidate.
- Prefer six (6) months experience as CMA and/or CNA.
- Prefer experience working with individuals with developmental complexities.
- 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff.
- Must maintain current CPR certification.
- Must maintain current NCI certification.
- Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and thoroughly complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to enter accurate and timely information into a computer program or system using a keyboard.
- Ability to listen effectively and obtain information from others.
- Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill obligations.
- Must be honest, ethical, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and also function as a team member.
- Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications