MAT/CMA/ACMA

The Certified Medication Aide or CMA provides direct resident care and safely administering medication under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This role requires attention to detail, excellent communication, and a heart for working with the elderly population. 

Physical Requirements:

This job requires excellent physical and mental health. The CMA must be able to be on their feet continuously during work hours.  Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 - 75lbs. 

Qualifications: 

This job requires a current CMA certification with the State of Oklahoma. Must carry a valid CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License with the State of Oklahoma. Must be trained and certified in CPR and First Aide. Must be able to accurately obtain and record all vital signs. Often requires experience in senior living with residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Familiarity with basic computer skills for documentation may be needed. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• ·        Administer medications and treatments as directed by a licensed nurse, in accordance with state regulations and facility policy.
• ·        Document medication administration accurately and promptly in resident records.
• ·        Observe residents for side effects or adverse reactions and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
• ·        Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition.
• ·        Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, families, and coworkers.
• ·        Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for all residents.
• ·        Support team efforts and assist with other tasks as needed in the facility.
• ·        Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. 
• ·        Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken with when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and a change of shift as required by policies and procedures and along with applicable state and federal regulations. 
• ·        Routinely inspects, cleans, and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Director of Nursing or Executive Director for corrective action. 
• ·        Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during the time of administration of medication, or any time when requested by the director of nursing. 
• ·        May be asked to assist the Director of Nursing in supervising other nursing staff in their absence.
• ·        Demonstrates proper infection control practice by Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures including OSHA’s blood-borne pathogen standards and exposure control plan. 
• ·        Uses facility and/or resident equipment and supplies in an appropriate manner. Reports concerns or requests assistance as indicated. 
• ·        Communicates suggestions or concerns from residents, other staff, visitors or others to the Director of Nursing or the Executive Director in a timely and factual manner. 
• ·        Practices good body mechanics during lifting and other physical exertions to prevent injuries to self or others. 
• ·        Observes all safety precautions as required in the policy and procedures. 
• ·        Assists residents to social functions or to meals in a timely manner as assigned or identified in the plan of care. 
• ·        Participate in the orientation of new or temporary staff to the unit to ensure continuity in the delivery of resident care. 
• ·        Seeks assistance from the Director of Nursing when confronted with a problem that requires special attention. 
• ·        Provides restorative care to residents as assigned by the Director of Nursing or as indicated in the plan of care to include but not limited to, range of motion, ambulation, positioning, toileting, etc. 
• ·        Promotes and encourages social interactions from residents during meals, during direct care and at other times as appropriate. 
• ·        Supports, maintains, and assists with projects related to the activity programs for the facility. 
• ·        Understands and agrees with the philosophy and goal to maintain, improve, and/or enhance each resident’s quality of care and quality of life. 
• ·        Provides, completes, and documents if applicable, resident care as assigned in a timely and accurate manner. 
• ·        Change bedding, mattresses, and/or moving furniture in resident rooms; lifting rotating assisting residents who are partially or totally incapacitated; provides personal care and assistance in Activities of Daily Living. Operating equipment such as wheelchairs, lifting devices, mechanized beds, and other related medical devices. Performing other duties assigned in the resident’s overall plan of care. 
• ·        Assists housekeeping and residents in maintaining proper living conditions including emptying the trash daily, returning dishes to the kitchen, picking up items from the floor, or any other tasks to provide safe and clean-living conditions. 
• ·        Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action immediately as identified in the policies and procedures, current standards of care.
• ·        Attends and participates in facility in-service training programs.
• ·        Responds to requests from residents for assistance in a respectful and timely fashion. Answers call lights promptly. 
• Observes and maintains resident’s rights including but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc