Certified Medication Aide Shifts 3p-11p.
Company: Oaks Senior Living
Location: Stockbridge
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Come join our newest community- Oaks at Eagles Landing in
Stockbridge, GA. We are looking for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts and bonus
if you can work either shift. Oaks Senior Living is currently
recruiting kind hearted, experienced Certified Medication Aides who
have a passion for working with seniors. Our culture centers around
a Person Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication
to enrich the lives of those we serve . Oaks Senior Living inspires
team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work
environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of
ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth
potential!Position SummaryThe Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
provides hands-on supervision of caregiver staff during their
shift, ensure provision of quality resident care, and uphold
residence philosophy and resident well-being. The CMA will properly
administer scheduled medications to residents in accordance with
state regulations and Oaks Senior Living policy. The CMA will
provide personalized care and services to residents, uphold the
Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures, respond effectively to
emergency situations, and ensure the residents' rights to safe,
prompt, and confidential treatment.Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of experience working with residents in a
Senior Living environment.
- Supervisory experience in a healthcare or service industry
preferred.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Friendly, caring disposition. Desire to work with older
adults.
- Must be 21 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal
history check.
- Must have physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a
negative drug screen.
- Must be able to react in an emergency situation.Primary
ResponsibilitiesResident Services
- Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by
the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director. Supervise the
caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting the
needs of residents in accordance with the Oaks Senior Living
philosophy and policies.
- Adhere to each resident's Negotiated Service Plan and notify
the Wellness Director, MOD, and/or the Executive Director of any
changes in resident condition.
- Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
- Seek assistance and advice from the Executive Director or the
Wellness Director immediately if you have any doubts or questions
when assisting with medications or treatments before you perform
the assigned task.
- Assist with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the
dining room. Ensure that dining room is cleaned after each meal
service.
- Control the spread of infection by following standard
precautions. Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste
according to residence policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and
their families.
- Respond to resident emergencies following the proper
procedures.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule for the
caregiver staff that sufficiently meets the needs of residents and
ensures proper staffing.
- Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the Oaks
Senior Living policies and procedures.
- Complete 16 hours of continuing education units (CEU)
biennially specific to CMA's as outlined by the Alliant GMCF
Registry. In addition 16 hours of CEU's must be completed
annually.
- Lead by example, encourage teamwork, and promote the Oaks
Senior Living philosophy.
- Provide an "open door" to employees, addressing any concerns or
grievances they may have.
- Maintain CPR & First Aid certification.Medication
Administration
- Follow the six 'rights" of medication assistance (right
resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right
record/documentation) each and every time assistance with a
medication occurs. Check each of the six "rights" of medication
assistance three different times: when the medication is taken out
of the medication cart, immediately before assisting with the
medication, and immediately after assisting with the
medication
- Administer medications to residents according to their
Medication Observation Record (MOR) and protect resident privacy.
Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their
Resident Care Plan as designated. Document clearly and accurately
on the Medication Observation Record (MOR) after a medication is
taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of,
returned, following the Oaks Senior Livening policy.
- Respect the residents' right to refuse medication/treatment.
Protect the residents' safety with medications. Explain to the
resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting
with medication.
- Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication
and report it to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive
Director immediately. Report all medication errors honestly and
immediately.Communications
- Attend all regular staff meetings and required in-service
training sessions.
- Effectively communicate residents' needs with caregiver staff
at change of shift according to the Oaks Senior Living policies and
procedures. Effectively communicate to the Wellness Director and/or
the Executive Director any changes noted in a resident's condition
or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident or
family member concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any
errors noted on the Medication Observation Record (MOR).
- Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is
completed and up-to-date.Reports to: Wellness Director, Executive
Director, and Manager-on-DutyPhysical Job RequirementsTo fulfill
job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical
task for extended periods of time. Employees must adhere to proper
body mechanics and safety measures when supporting or transferring
residents. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:
- Stand/walk up to eight hours a day. Sit up to two hours a
day.
- Frequently support up to 70 pounds. Occasionally lift/carry up
to 15 pounds.
- Frequently kneel, bend, and reach. Secure proper assistance for
transferring of residents as needed
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