Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Stoneybrook Retirement Community • Manhattan, KS • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13374241

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Certified Medication Aide assists in the administering of

medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

The following is a general list of key job duties and

responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Facilitys personnel, safety, and corporate policies

and procedures.

Comply with the nursing departments policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect

immediately to the Administrator/DON or Nurse Manager on Call.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with

respect and dignity.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Report any complaints/grievances made by residents to the Director

of Nursing Services or per policy. Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.

Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and medication room.

Always protect resident privacy when administering medication, knock

before entering the residents room. Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.

Document and report errors in the administration of medications

immediately upon discovery.

Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled and

follow facility policy on storage, labeling and dating of medications. Complete medication charting per facility policy and procedure.

Assist with following facility policies and procedures regarding the

destroying of medications.

Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued

by the attending physician.

Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including

notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing Services.

Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who

are out of the facility or per physicians order. Honor the residents right to refuse medications.

Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as

directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered including reason(s) for refusal.

Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of

Nursing Services of any refusals or reactions to medications by residents.

Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed,

dated order from an attending licensed physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.

Follow the facilitys procedures allowing residents to

self-administer their medications.

Assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in monitoring and

documenting all aspects of such self-administering. Notify nurse when medication refills are needed.

Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical

abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative tothe administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.

Use personal protective equipment when performing procedures that

involve exposure to blood or body fluids. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious

materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Assist residents in daily hygiene and toileting needs, along with

all other daily living activities.

Assist CNAs with daily duties when needed.

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