ASSISTED LIVING CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (BAYLOR)

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CERTIFIED MEDICATION ASSISTANT (CMA)

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/FULL-TIME

SHIFT: Weekends/Baylor Plan (6a-10p)

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors, and team members.

Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.

Solicits resident/family feedback to understand the needs of the resident and the community. Advocates for service excellence within the center and influences others to take action.

Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our residents through empathy and compassion.

Exhibits a commitment to personal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude, and appearance.

Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending or implementing process improvements.

Shows respect and courtesy for fellow teammates by working together to get the job well done. Effectively addresses customer concerns and strives to reduce or resolve conflict.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or make observations of residents and environment; close visual acuity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, operating medical equipment, reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices. The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature-controlled environment and not substantially exposed to adverse environment conditions and may be routinely exposed to working hazards, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, and odors.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with team members and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.

OSHA Category Classification:

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them.