Medication Aide-Certified

Signature HealthCARE of Bremen is a 97-bed offering short-term rehabilitative care as well as long-term care. It is our mission as a family-based organization to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. Overview: We prescribe a new Career for you as a Medication Aide! Medication Aides needed STAT! Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) administers medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing. Medication administration is performed in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements.

Responsibilities

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications as ordered by the attending physician, per state and federal guidelines; Adhere to the 5 rights of medication administration (right resident, right medication, right dose, right route, right time); Observe and document medication administration, including any refusals, omissions, or errors, and promptly notify the Charge Nurse; Monitor medication supply levels and coordinate with the Charge Nurse to ensure adequate stock is maintained; Adhere to controlled substances, narcotic recordkeeping, and medication destruction requirements per state and federal guidelines; Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide CNA-level care as needed and directed; Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities as requested; Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing

Requirements

Current Medication Aide Certification and Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of practice; Strong attention to detail with accurate medication preparation and documentation skills; Knowledge of facility policies and applicable state regulations governing medication administration; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff; Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure; Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change

Nice to have

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability; 401(K) and Roth 401(K); Shift Differentials and Weekend Enhanced Hourly Rates; Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement; Uniform Allowance (Seventy-Five Dollars) for first-time newly hired stakeholders and continuous allotment; Pay Advance and Next Day Pay; Paid Time Off (PTO); Reward & Recognition Program (HEART); VitalLinks; Signature Inspire Foundation – providing a safety net for our stakeholders