Certified Medication Aide / CMA

Location : Madonna Manor

2344 Amsterdam Road

Villa Hills, KY 41017

Job Type : Full-Time / Part-Time

Shifts : 4, 8, and 12-hour shifts are available

Pay based on experience up to $22.20

Description

Madonna Manor has an exciting new opportunity for a Certified Medication Aide / CMA. This position requires a Kentucky STNA certification.

Located in a serene setting overlooking the Ohio River, Madonna Manor is seeking a professional to join our team who promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and care they provide to the residents. Madonna Manor has growth opportunities as we expand our campus. If you desire to join a team in which you will be an appreciated, valued member, Madonna Manor is the place for you.

The Certified Medication Aide / CMA is a State Tested / Registered Nurse Aide who is certified to administer oral and topical medication, including controlled substances, to residents as prescribed by their attending physicians under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse. This position also requires assisting residents with activities of daily living and other nursing assistant duties to ensure quality care.

Essential Job Specific Duties / Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff in administering non-parental medication, including controlled substances.
• Administers treatments as prescribed by physicians in accordance with facility policies.
• Functions as a nursing assistant when instructed to do so by the Director of Nursing and / or Nurse Manager.
• Completes administrative work as required.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use.
• Reports observations to licensed personnel.
• Maintains resident care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Maintains general knowledge of the effects and side effects of drugs commonly used and those they are permitted to administer and principles, procedures and practices regarding drug administration.
• Signs for all oral and topical medications she / he has administered.
• Assists with the provision of the care to residents (within qualifications) and participates

in social and activity programs in order to help meet the physical, mental, social, and

spiritual needs of the residents to promote a happy, safe, and fulfilling environment.

Attends all mandatory in-service programs.

PLEASE NOTE : Must be on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry or qualify for reciprocity from other states.

In addition to the essential job specific duties listed above, the CMA shall be required to perform all duties (essential and non-essential) in a manner consistent with the mission statement and core values (reverence, integrity, compassion, excellence) of CHI Living Communities and will be evaluated on such basis. Furthermore, every employee must abide by all campus, departmental, and safety policies, rules, and regulations.

CHI Living Communities has the right to change the job specific duties and specifications required from time to time without prior notice.

Job Requirements

Employee benefits