What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at The Orchards of Cascadia?
Description
A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
Essential Functions
- Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
- Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
- Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
- Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
- Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
- Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
- Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
- Counts controlled substances.
- Cleans & restocks medication cart.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors.
- Understanding of HIPAA.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of a CMA program required.
Licenses/Certification
Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification
Valid CNA certification
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
