What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Assistant position at Edgemere?
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) to join our team at Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere located in Dallas, Texas. The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) is responsible for residents as directed by a care plan or agreement. This position has the responsibility of providing residents with their medications according to physician orders.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a part-time, weekend overnights, hourly position with a salary of $19.00 per hour. In addition, Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, generous PTO and holiday vacation time, and 401K.
Responsibilities:
• Set- up medication for residents and provide medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders. May order/reorder medications.
• Record and document all medication, treatment and care provided for residents.
• Take and record vital signs of residents.
• Prepare monthly summaries, may take off physician orders and prepares chart for new residents.
• Respond to resident calls and requests.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Give and receive report at shift change, counts narcotics at that time.
• May help residents prepare for and exercise, as appropriate.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Requirements:
• Certification as a CMA by the Texas Board of Nursing, or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year working with the geriatric population.
• First Aid and CPR Certification and Certified nursing aide licensure required by state regulations.
• Have and maintain medication aide licensure per state requirements.
EEOC Statement:
Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified persons will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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