Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Company: Life Care
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
$22 $25 DOE Position Summary: The 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 Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent *
Graduate of a State approved CNA program * Currently
registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active
license in good standing throughout employment. * One (1) year
geriatric nursing experience preferred * CPR certification upon
hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain
current during employment. * Completed a State approved program and
exam for Certified Medication Aide Specific Job Requirements: *
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action *
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute
care facility * Implement and interpret the programs, goals,
objectives, policies, and procedures of the department * Perform
proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to:
patient rights, and safety and sanitation * Maintains professional
working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. *
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential
information * Understand and follow company policies including
harassment and compliance procedures * Displays integrity and
professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate
compliance training Essential Functions: * Accurately 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 physician * Assist 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 physician * Chart appropriately and
in a timely manner * Perform CNA functions as directed by
supervisor * Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive
attitude towards patients * Assist in the evacuation of patients *
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance * Concentrate and use
reasoning skills and good judgment * Communicate and function
productively on an interdisciplinary team * Sit, stand, bend, lift,
push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during
working hours * Read, write, speak, and understand the English
language An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care, Denver , Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Other , Denver, Colorado
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