Certified Medication Aide

Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation -

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The Citadel at Winston Salem is a member of the Accordius Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers.

We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

The Citadel at Winston Salem is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).

Working at The Citadel at Winston Salem you will enjoy :

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

What you will do :

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and / or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication / treatment.
• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
• Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse, as directed.
• Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents.

Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse.

• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Notify the Nurse Supervisor / Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order and adherence to stop order policies .

What you need :

• Current Medication Aide Certification or Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
• Must have a current / active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.