CMA

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village Start Your Career Today! Apply Online at www.fortscottpresbyterianvillage.org Inquire with our office at 620-223-5550 Shift Differentials Plus Weekend Differentials Pay based upon experience! Excellent Benefits Listed Below! Here at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, we have a special culture of learning, growth and engagement. This culture starts with our friendly team members. Everything we do is about providing a great experience for our residents and is rooted in our heritage as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization. We have a wonderful, caring and long-tenured team, and we’re always looking for the next addition to join us. Be EMPOWERED to actively participate in the lives of our residents and their families. Join the PMMA team to provide the best quality of life and care for our residents! A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for assisting in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the department director. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the Community and as may be required by the department director or supervisor to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained. Advances the value that the resident comes first. The employee values the Community as the residents' home and works to create attributes of home and models person centered care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

• Must be a Certified Medication Aide in accordance with laws of the state.
• High School diploma or equivalent desired.

PMMA offers a generous employment benefits package that includes health care and insurance benefits, paid time off, scholarships and more.

BENEFITS:

• Nursing Loan Payment Program
• Educational Assistance Scholarship Program
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Continuing Education Units
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance / Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-term disability / Long-term disability
• Group Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at Various Retailers
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DEMANDS:

This position is classified as Medium Work for physical exertion requirements. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

DUTIES:

• Follows the policies and procedures governing the administration, documentation and storage of medications and for providing treatments to residents.
• Ensures that no medication or treatment is administered without a written, signed and dated order from the attending physician.
• Identifies residents before administering medication, treatment or care.
• Makes certain medications and topical creams are properly stored and drug rooms and carts are kept locked.
• Immediately reports and documents medication errors.
• Follows Community procedures for residents allowed to self-administer medications.
• Checks and records vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and temperature.
• Participates in negotiated service agreement and plan of care meetings. Ensures that resident care is provided in accordance with agreement/plan. Provides direct resident care as required and assigned.
• Assists residents in settling in and becoming familiar with their environment (i.e. unpacking, introductions, tours, etc.).
• Assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, nail care, oral care, etc.).
• Performs housekeeping duties in resident rooms and public areas as assigned (i.e. making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, laundry, etc.).
• Assists with meal preparation, service and clean up. Ensures residents are ready for meal service (i.e. hand washing, hair combing, etc.). Provides dining assistance to residents as needed.
• Assists residents in range of motion activities, transferring and positioning.
• Assists residents in preparing for and attending medical appointments, activities, outings and other social programs.
• Assists residents with daily life enrichment activities (i.e. ADLs, food preparation, family dining, housekeeping/laundry, correspondence, errands, appointments, etc.).
• Assists residents with planned and spontaneous activities as necessary and in accordance with resident preferences and care plans.
• Observes and describes resident behavior and status. Reports pertinent changes to the charge nurse and in documentation so the negotiated service agreement or plan of care can be appropriately updated. This may include presence of pressure areas and skin breaks, accidents/incidents, loss of ability and evidence of pain.
• Completes documentation and administrative functions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in resident moves and the setup and cleanup of Community functions.
• Advances the value that residents come first by reporting accidents, incidents, resident complaints and changes in the resident's condition to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

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