✓You’ll need

✓The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for safely and accurately administering medications to residents under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff

✓Observe residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse

About the role

Administer medications to residents accurately and on schedule in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.

What you’ll do

Administer medications to residentsAdminister medications to residents accurately and on schedule in accordance with physician orders and facility policies

Follow the Medication AdministrationFollow the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and physician/provider orders

Observe residents for medicationObserve residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse

Accurately document medication administrationAccurately document medication administration, refusals, omissions, and other required information in the medication administration record (MAR)

Obtain and record vitalObtain and record vital signs or other measurements as directed

$20.00 The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for safely and accurately administering medications to residents under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CMA provides compassionate, resident-centered care while following facility policies, physician orders, state regulations, and infection-control standards.

and Responsibilities Administer medications to residents accurately and on schedule in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Follow the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and physician/provider orders. Observe residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the licensed nurse.

Accurately document medication administration, refusals, omissions, and other required information in the medication administration record (MAR). Obtain and record vital signs or other measurements as directed. Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility, as assigned.

Follow proper infection-prevention and control procedures. Maintain confidentiality of resident information in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies. Communicate professionally with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Participate in shift report and communicate significant resident changes to the appropriate licensed nurse. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized medication area and properly secure medications. Follow facility procedures for controlled substances and medication storage.

Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and follow facility emergency procedures. Promote resident dignity, independence, privacy, and quality of life.

Perform other duties within the scope of the CMA's training, certification, and applicable state regulations.