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Med Tech/Caregiver For Assisted Living Program (Cma)- Millville
Company | Caring Inc. |
Address | , Millville, 08332, Nj |
Employment type | PART_TIME |
Salary | $18.50 an hour |
Expires | 2023-07-23 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
Qualifications
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
- Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
Full
CARING SENIOR LIVING, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (CMA)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator of Assisting Living Program, and/ or the Director of the Assisted Living Programs.
JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Medication Assistant assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA shall also be responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Residents, providing light housekeeping, and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, resident laundry, and assistance in dining services.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or Certified Home Health Aide Certificate
- Competency test.
- Training course & statewide standardized, written
- 1 year of CMA / CHHA experience
- Successful completion of medication administration
- CMA certification in the state of New Jersey
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Maintains a professional relationship with all residents.
- Encourages residents to maintain their independence.
- Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and other personnel.
- Has a full understanding of fire, emergency, and safety procedures.
- Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, DON, Assisted living Administrators, and all other nursing staff.
- Maintains residents' privacy and dignity.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont.)
- Check all meds daily and call the pharmacy for needed refills.
- Maintain frequent close communication with the RN.
- Quarterly, direct observation and supervision of the medication administration task by the RN.
- Has a full understanding of the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
- Deliver supplies and equipment to residents.
- Be able to properly demonstrate the FIVE RIGHTS of medication administration and Safe Medication Practices.
- Takes weights and vital signs (TPR & BP) monthly & as requested by nurse, record and report results to nurse.
- Provides AM & PM personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed.
- Properly identify medication and residents before administering medication.
- Report any change in resident status to nursing immediately.
- Assist residents with medication administration by following proper medication techniques as learned in the CMA course.
- Respond to emergency calls & assist nurses as needed.
- Report any accidents, injuries, or complaints to the nurse or administrator immediately.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and standards regarding infection control.
- Document on MARS when medication has or has not been given.
- Assist with transfer to & from bed.
- Cleans refrigerator, stove/oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as needed.
- Provide light housekeeping.
- Provide ambulation assistance as needed
- Notify LPN / RN immediately if medication error has occurred and document appropriately.
- Receive medications from pharmacy and document that they were delivered.
- Notify LPN / RN if resident not given or refuses medication.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Certified Medication Assistant (cont. 'd)
- Removes trash from residents' apartments daily.
- Clean the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower/tub.
- Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the administrator.'
- Vacuum and dust as needed
- Removal of trash from Administrator / Nursing offices.
- Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.
- Assist resident with meal service as needed. Ex: meal preparation & cutting up foods, set-up, clearing, and washing dishes.
- Report any unsafe equipment to the nurse/administrator.
- Assist with laundry: washing & drying clothes, folding laundry, and putting away.
- Strip and remake bed as needed but at least 1x per week.
- Maintain the cleanliness and neatness of the storage room and inventory of supplies.
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees are eligible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Temperature screenings
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