What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at Magnolia Place Bainbridge?
Job Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with the elderly population, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your enthusiasm and commitment will help create a positive environment for both residents and colleagues alike.
Responsibilities
- Administer physician ordered medications.
- Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
- Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
- Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
- Properly store and dispose of medications.
- Provides routine care to the resident, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
- Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient in using a computer
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
- Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
- Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
- Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Georgia CNA license (Required)
- Georgia CMA license (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17