Certified Medication Assistant

POSITION : Certified Medication Assistant

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Health and Wellbeing Director (HWD)

DEPARTMENT : Resident Care

STATUS : Non-Exempt / Hourly

SUMMARY

This position administers prescribed medications and treatments under the direct supervision of the Health and Wellbeing Director. In addition, this position will provide personal care service to the residents and perform related tasks at the community in accordance with the plan of care assigned by the Health and Wellbeing Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and a state approved trained medication assistant program
• Good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry and have no record of being terminated for cause relating to the performance of medication aide tasks (Rule 111-8-63-.20 5a)
• Current certification in medication administration. Must be able to submit written competency test and skills check-off list prior to assuming position
• Must successfully clear a background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening
• Current CPR certification
• Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5a. Good standing on Georgia CMA Registry

5b. Participates in an annual CMA skills competency check which meets the requirements contained in the standardized clinical skills competency checklist used to certify medication aides.

5c. Successful demonstration of CMA skills during quarterly observations conducted by a licensed registered professional nurse or a pharmacist

5d. Follow state CMA protocols in order for the community to maintain compliance and successful completion of quarterly drug regimen reviews conducted by a licensed pharmacist

5f. Successfully completes an annual comprehensive clinical skills competency review. The skills competency checklist is administered by a Georgia-licensed registered nurse, pharmacist or physician. Testing includes observation and verbal testing scenarios

o Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications

o Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physical direction and protocol

o Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler

o Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established protocol

o Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician

o Assist residents in the supervisor of self-administration of medications

o Performs various laundry and meal service duties

COMPETENCIES

ORCHARD EXPECTATIONS :

ORCHARD STANDARDS

All employees are expected to uphold the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y mission and vision.

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, and Self-Control

These are the fruits of the spirit you can expect from the Orchard F-A-M-I-L-Y values and best practices.

F-A-M-I-L-Y

First Impressions

All are welcomed with an authentic and inviting experience into the beautiful, well organized, and relaxing home we share.

Accountability and Integrity

We value the ability of our team to be reliable, personally responsible, and to honor their commitment to residents, families, leadership and one another. Accountability involves a process of seeing the need, owning the next step, and staying solution focused.

Meaningful Moments

When it comes to creating a life worth living, each person has unique and individual needs. We are dedicated to creating purpose and wellbeing through connection with our team, local affiliates and organizations, and previous community relationships whenever possible.

Information and Communication

We believe knowledge is power and communication is the lifeline to effective collaboration.

Learning and Leading

Curiosity, willingness, and personal action create the professional path to achieving the orchard FAMILY of excellence.

Yes "we can" Attitude

With a can-do character we are committed to creative solution focused problem solving.

ADA Requirements (essential functions)

Physical Requirements

Lifting

More than 25 lbs, routinely

More than 50 lbs, occasionally

Transfer

150 lb. or greater resident weight

Sitting

1 - 3 hours / day

Standing

4 - 5 hour / day

Walking

2 - 4 hours / day

Bend, stoop, squat, and / or twist

Repeatedly throughout day

Climbing stairs

Repeatedly throughout day

Reaching

3 4 hours / day arms shoulder level

Use of telephone

1 - 2 hours / day

Working under pressure

3 4 hours / day

Working rapidly for long periods

2 - 3 hours / day

Use of keyboard / computer, printer, fax, copier

1 - 2 hours / day

Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction).

May occasionally work longer than 8 hours / day.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements

The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary on a daily basis :

Working Environment

This job description is only a summary and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. This document is subject to change at any time.