Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Company: Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Location: Abilene
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Nexion affiliates operate 53 skilled nursing and rehabilitation as well as assisted living facilities in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Each of our affiliate skilled nursing and assisted living campuses offers a home-like setting influenced by their own unique regional cultures. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our positive clinical outcomes, resident and family member testimonials, satisfaction reports and AHCA Quality Awards.Summary of our CMAsCMA is to administer oral and topical medications to residents. These tasks are performed as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations, and consistent with facility policies. Job RequirementsState certification as a nursing assistant is required State approved medication administration certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent is requiredComplete familiarity with duties of a certified nursing assistantHighly developed observation skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skills neededAbility to read medication labels etcCMA Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnswering call lights promptly to determine resident needsProviding the required support to assist residents with their activities of daily livingTaking/recording vital signs, such as temperature blood-pressure as directed by medical or nursing staffMakes routine rounds on assigned residents in accordance with established proceduresPromptly communicates any significant changes in behavior or condition to supervisorParticipates in specific committees or work teams (e.g. QAPI, Staffing) as requestedWe're pleased to offer our CMAs:Excellent benefits package Competitive wagesOpportunity to make a difference in the communityEOE M/F/D/V

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