What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA Monday-Friday 2P-10P position at Heartway Corporation - York Manor Nursing Home?
Heartway is a non-profit organization. York Manor is a small 45 bed facility.
POSITION SUMMARY
The overall purpose of the Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. Medication Aides perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. The Medication Aide also performs routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort, and well-being of the residents. .
Essential Functions -
- Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any State and Federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Is knowledgeable about and assures compliance with all company policies.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration.
- May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
· Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
- Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
- Administers PRN medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
- Must be able to push/pull medication cart for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
- Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
- Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per State/Federal regulations and facility policy.
- Attends facility education inservices.
Other Functions -
- May make observation rounds der the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
- Follows facility safety policies and guidelines in effect (facility, State, Federal).
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- State certification as a nursing assistant mandatory.
- State approved medication administration certification (where required).
- Complete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistant.
- Highly developed observation skills are desirable.
- Functional literacy in English is required.
- Tolerance, patience, empathy and concern are desirable.
- Vision must be adequate to read medication labels, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CNA license/CMA License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18