Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at Hammond-Whiting Care Center

Increased wages!Position SummaryThe Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.Education Experience and Licensure RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentGraduate of a State approved CNA programCurrently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferredCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication AideSpecific Job RequirementsMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsAccurately and safely prepare administer store and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physicianAssist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when where and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.Report medication errors immediately.Ensure that no medication is administered without a written signed and dated order from an attending physicianChart appropriately and in a timely mannerPerform CNA functions as directed by supervisorExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hoursRead write speak and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1