Certified Medication Aide for Weekends- Assisted Living
Company: Parkwood Healthcare
Location: Bedford
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
When you work at Parkwood Healthcare, you have a front-row seat
to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. Whats
more, you are part of an extraordinary company one thats investing
in the future of senior living by investing in you. Dont just do a
job. Be part of an extraordinary life!Parkwood Healthcare is
recruiting for a hospitality focused Certified Medication Aide
(CMA) for our Assisted Living neighborhood to join our team! The
CMA assists with the administration of medications under the direct
supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties
and activities of daily living.We are looking for weekend CMA 6a-2p
and 2p-10p for Saturday and Sunday.Here are a few of the daily
responsibilities of a Certified Medication Aide:Safely prepares,
administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs. The
medication aide who prepares the medicine administers same.Checks
and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.Follows
administration protocol:Checks medication with transcribed or
original order.Checks all information on label or package for
accuracy and clarity.Clearly identifies the resident with proper
medication.Considers the following when administering a
medication.General use of the medication.Therapeutic action.Usual
dosageFactors modifying dosage and effectsPrecautions and
contraindicationsAntidote, if knownRoute and frequency of
administrationSigns of deterioration of the medicationChecks with
the charge nurse if there are any questions regarding any
medication.Records administration of the medication on residents
medication administration record. Discards medication refused or
otherwise not given and records on medication administration
record.Reports medication errors or reactions to medications
immediately to the charge nurse, who, in turn, reports to the
residents attending physician and completes the necessary
documentation.Performs accurate pulse and blood pressure and
recognizes their significance in drug therapy.Here are a few of the
qualifications we need you to have:Successful completion from a
State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior
geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration with
State registry required.Successful completion of State approved
Medication Aide Course, and when applicable, the continuing
education course.Licensed Certified Nurse Aide in the state of
Texas.Ability to understand and follow instructions in English,
communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to
document care given.Many roles in the community may require that we
ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken
pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that
all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19
vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a
condition of employment.If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate,
senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and
senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!EEO
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Keywords: Parkwood Healthcare, Waco , Certified Medication Aide for Weekends- Assisted Living, Other , Bedford, Texas
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