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Certified Medication Aide Monday-Friday 6am-2pm at Coeur D'Alene Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Capillary Blood Glucose Checks, Pharmacological Terminology, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Documentation, Controlled Substance Counting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description A Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine medications to residents/patients Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents. Essential Functions Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders. Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable. Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route Performs capillary blood glucose checks. Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects. Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate. Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse. Counts controlled substances. Cleans & restocks medication cart. Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Maintains resident/patient confidentiality. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology. Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors. Understanding of HIPAA. Requirements Education Graduate of a CMA program required. Licenses/Certification Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment. Valid CPR certification Experience Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing and administering routine medications to residents according to physician orders. Monitors patient vital signs and reports any adverse effects or behavioral changes to the Charge Nurse.