Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (Double Weekends)

Company: Stonegate Nursing And Rehabilitation
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

_*Celebrating our new employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday! *New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately upon hire!*__*4201 Stonegate Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76109*_*CMA- Certified Medication Aide** _*Full-time *_* _*Double Weekends *_* _*PRN*_As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer and document medications given to facility residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within regulatory time frames. In addition, the CMA will monitor residents vital signs as indicated; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine*Job Responsibilities*As a *Certified Medication Aide,* you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide will:* Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur* Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports* Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response* Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration* Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures* Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assignedAs a *Certified Medication Aide*, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have:* 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility preferred* Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull* Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration and knowledge of possible side effects* Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations* Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations* Good problem solving and independent thinking skills* Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices* Professional conduct and ethics*Benefits*We are _*equally committed to both our residents and employees *_and have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We _*offer competitive compensation and benefit packages *_including:* Early Wage Access via ZayZoon* Health/Dental/Vision* Paid Time Off* Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU* Tuition Reimbursement* 401(k)* Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares FoundationJob Types: Full-time, PRNPay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In personby Jobble

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