Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Job at Lakeside Health & Wellness, Kemp, TX

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  • Lakeside Health & Wellness
  • Kemp, TX

Job Description

At Lakeside Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset! Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. We are looking for skilled CMA's (Certified Medication Aide) to become part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team! The CMA will support the community by ensuring residents are well cared for and receive accurate medications as ordered by the physician/physician extender in accordance with established nursing standards, standards of medication aide practices, state and federal requirements, and guidelines of the community related to medication administration. Position and Schedule

  • Certified Medication Aide
  • Full-Time- Weekends
Full-Time Benefits
  • Very Competitive Pay
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
  • Baylor Pay
  • Scrubs on Wheels
Responsibilities
  • Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
  • Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
  • Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
  • Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
  • Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any other observations.
  • Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
  • Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
  • Participate in Community education programs.
  • Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
  • Respond to residents’ call for assistance promptly.
  • Verify accuracy of narcotic count; check emergency kit and exchange keys.
  • Obtain in-service hours required.
  • Observe infection control procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
  • Store medications accurately and appropriately, monitor drug expiration dates and follow process for destruction.
Qualifications
  • Enjoy working in a skilled nursing facility setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
  • Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
  • Prior experience in a healthcare environment (minimum of 1 year); preferably in long term care
  • Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
  • Supportive and compassionate
  • Take pride in providing high quality care
Must-Haves for Role
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas
  • CPR certification (preferred)
  • Reliable transportation
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

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