Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Company: Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Location: Abilene
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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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
Keywords: Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente, Abilene , Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Other , Abilene, Texas
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