Certified Medication Aide / CMA

Schedule: Rotating full-time and part-time schedules; Every other weekend required with rotating holiday schedules

Training/Orientation: 1st week is completed on Day Shifts for training

Location: Ovation Heartwood Preserve; 70 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154

Apply online at https://teamavamere.com/

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at Ovation Heartwood, you play a key role in supporting the health, comfort, and daily well-being of our Assisted Living residents. You'll safely administer medications while building trusted relationships, working closely with the care team, and helping create a calm, supportive environment where residents feel cared for and at home.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician
• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident
• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter
• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a certified medication aide in this state
• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
• CPR/BLS certification

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