certified medication aide - Davenport, IA, USA, United States - Empowering Abilities

Description

• CMA required
• Consistent caseload
• Relationship building
• Work alongside Nursing staff
• Mentorship opportunities

This position gives medications, follows medication treatment and charting, and knows residents and reactions to medications. Full-time 1st or 2nd shift position available at our Residential Center. Position will follow and abide by all guidelines. Must have 60 hour certified nurse aide course and medication administration course in the State of Iowa. Position will work rotating weekends and some holidays. Having only a Med Manager Certification does not qualify for this positon. Will be required to have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

$17.00/hr plus shift differential for 2nd shift

Full Job Description:
Status: Non-Exempt
Title: Certified Medication Aide
Responsible to: Director of Nursing at Residential Center and Assistant Program Director at East Campus

Objective:
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, this position has responsibility for the day to day care of assigned participants and the development and maintenance of self-help skills to those individuals. Within the framework of professional, regulatory, facility, and physician orders, administers medication to assigned individuals. Work with a licensed nurse.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so employed.

Revised 11/23

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