CMA Certified Medication Aide

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Assisted Living
• Schedule: Part Time Nights
• Facility: Via Christi Village
• Location: Hays, KS
• Salary midpoint: $21.20 an hour
  Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Administer prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN)/(LVN) and maintains related medical records.

• Present medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.
• Restock medication inventories.
• May provide direct patient care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.