Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Company: Oaks at Evans
Location: Evans
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) provides hands-on supervision
of caregiver staff during their shift, ensure provision of quality
resident care, and uphold residence philosophy and resident
well-being. The CMA will properly administer scheduled medications
to residents in accordance with state regulations and Oaks Senior
Living policy. The CMA will provide personalized care and services
to residents, uphold the Oaks Senior Living policies and
procedures, respond effectively to emergency situations, and ensure
the residents' rights to safe, prompt, and confidential
treatment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Resident Services
1. Carry out all duties properly and effectively as assigned by the
Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director. Supervise the
caregiver staff on duty in providing quality care and meeting the
needs of residents in accordance with the Oaks Senior Living
philosophy of Person Centered Lifestyle and in accordance with
resident rights.
2. Adhere to each resident's Negotiated Service Plan and notify the
Wellness Director, MOD, and/or the Executive Director of any
changes in resident condition.
3. Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
4. Seek assistance and advice from the Executive Director or the
Wellness Director immediately if you have any doubts or questions
when assisting with medications or treatments before you perform
the assigned task.
5. Assist with serving meals and supervise caregiver staff in the
dining room. Ensure that dining room is cleaned after each meal
service.
6. Control the spread of infection by following standard
precautions. Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste
according to residence policy and procedures.
7. Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and
their families.
8. Respond to resident emergencies following the proper
procedures.
9. Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule for the
caregiver staff that sufficiently meets the needs of residents and
ensures proper staffing.
10. Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the Oaks
Senior Living policies and procedures.
11. Obtain 24 hours of continuing education in initial year of
employment and 16 hours annually, thereafter specific to CMA's as
outlined by the Alliant GMCF Registry. Maintain CPR & First Aid
certification.
12. Lead by example, encourage teamwork, and promote Oaks Senior
Living philosophy.
13. Provide an "open door" to employees, addressing any concerns or
grievances they may have.
14. Maintain CPR & First Aid certification.
Medication Administration
1. Follow the six 'rights" of medication assistance (right
resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right
record/documentation) each and every time assistance with a
medication occurs. Check each of the six "rights" of medication
assistance three different times: when the medication is taken out
of the medication cart, immediately before assisting with the
medication, and immediately after assisting with the medication
2. Administer medications to residents according to their
Medication Observation Record (MOR) and protect resident privacy.
Provide residents with any treatments required as part of their
Resident Care Plan as designated. Document clearly and accurately
on the Medication Observation Record (MOR) after a medication is
taken/given, refused, held, discontinued, changed, disposed of,
returned, following the Oaks Senior Livening policy.
3. Respect the residents' right to refuse medication/treatment.
Protect the residents' safety with medications. Explain to the
resident what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting
with medication.
4. Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to a medication
and report it to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive
Director immediately. Report all medication errors honestly and
immediately.
Communications
1. Attend all regular staff meetings and required in-service
training sessions.
2. Effectively communicate residents' needs with caregiver staff at
change of shift according to the Oaks Senior Living policies and
procedures. Effectively communicate to the Wellness Director and/or
the Executive Director any changes noted in a resident's condition
or behavior, adverse reaction to a medication, any resident or
family member concerns, complaints, refusal of a medication, any
errors noted on the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
3. Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is
completed and up-to-date.
4. Communication with Pharmacy regarding resident
medication/information on an as-needed basis.
Reports to: Wellness Director, Executive Director, and
Manager-on-Duty
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of one year of experience working with residents in a
Senior Living environment.
2. Supervisory experience in a healthcare or service industry
preferred.
3. Required to have a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.
4. Required to have a State Certified Medication Aide
Certificate.
5. Must be in good standing with the Georgia CNA/CMA Registry.
6. Ability to speak, read, and write English.
7. Friendly, caring disposition. Desire to work with older
adults.
8. Must be 21 years of age. Must have a satisfactory criminal
history check.
9. Must have physical exam by a licensed physician. Must have a
negative drug screen.
10. Must be able to react in an emergency situation.
Physical Job Requirements:
To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key
physical task for extended periods of time. Employees must adhere
to proper body mechanics and safety measures when supporting or
transferring residents. In a typical eight- hour day, employee
will:
1. Stand/walk up to eight hours a day. Sit up to two hours a
day.
2. Frequently support up to 70 pounds. Occasionally lift/carry up
to 50 pounds.
3. Frequently kneel, bend, and reach. Secure proper assistance for
transferring of residents as needed.
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