Certified Medication Technician administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under immediate supervision. Administers medications using proper dosage, route, timing, and techniques. Being a Certified Medication Technician verifies the identity of the patient receiving medication. Records the name of the drug, the dosage, the time of administration, and any other relevant information on specified forms or records. Additionally, Certified Medication Technician takes vital signs and observes patient to detect response to medication. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Certified Medication Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Oaks Senior Living is currently recruiting kind hearted, experienced Certified Medication Aides who have a passion for working with seniors.
Our culture centers around a Person Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives of those we serve .
Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership.
Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth potential!
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.
Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities
Resident Services
In addition 16 hours of CEU's must be completed annually.
Medication Administration
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
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.
Report all medication errors honestly and immediately. Communications
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 Observation Record (MOR).
Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is completed and up-to-date. Reports to : Wellness Director, Executive Director, and Manager-on-Duty 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 :
Last updated : 2024-03-30
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