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Description

A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

states specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.

Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or

non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.

Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the

correct time, via the desired route

Performs capillary blood glucose checks.

Takes residents vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side

effects.

Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.

Reports any changes in a residents vital signs or behavior or any

other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.

Counts controlled substances.

Cleans & restocks medication cart.

Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.

Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set

out in the Companys Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without

making dosage or other medication errors.

Understanding of HIPAA.

Requirements

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Graduate of a CMA program required.

Licenses/Certification

Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.

Valid CPR certification

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. :::

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