What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA/Certified Medication Aide position at Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation?
SHIFT:
6A-6P
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A CMA is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
6A-6P
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A CMA is under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
- Current certification for Medication Aide.
- Participate in Shift Report.
- Perform routine patient care in accordance with Federal, State, Company and Center nursing policies and procedures. Employs preventative and restorative measures.
- Follows hand washing techniques and other infection control guidelines during the performance of patient care.
- Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
- Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
- Reports medication reorder, etc.
- Participates in all assigned meetings.
- Participates in all training, education or in-service as required.
- Inventory drugs, on the designated forms, as they arrive.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.