Job Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse settings. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with the elderly population, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your enthusiasm and commitment will help create a positive environment for both residents and colleagues alike. Responsibilities Administer physician ordered medications. Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines. Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines. Report and document in the resident's record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider. Properly store and dispose of medications. Provides routine care to the resident, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient in using a computer Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia Certified Medication Aide in
State of Georgia Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance