CMA (Certified Medication Aide)-Evenings- Full & Part Time (Check Job Description!!)

*$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Evening Shift Only*

Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations):

The following job functions have been determined as essential to the position of CMA at Pleasant View Home. Provide assistance to residents based on evidence-based best practice per each resident’s comprehensive care plan that is not considered direct hands on medical care, such as:

• Report changes in the resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Assist with admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Assist residents with personal nursing care functions.
• Record, document and report intake and output on residents.
• Answer resident call lights promptly.
• Measure and record vital signs, such as temperatures, pulse, respirations, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.
• Observe, monitor, and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.
• Provide treatment or care of catheter, ostomy, and other elimination devices as procedurally appropriate.
• Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs, ongoing training and educational classes.
• Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Administers and documents regularly prescribed medications after personally preparing those medications.
• Observes and reports side effect of medication to the Charge Nurse and/or Unit Nurse Supervisor.
• If a PRN medication has been ordered, it may be administered after authorization by a licensed nurse.

Marginally Essential Functions

• Document observed data on flow sheets, notes and charts in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Introduce newly admitted or newly transferred residents to other residents and to co-workers as appropriate.
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
• Assist with caring for resident’s eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.
• Assist and direct visitors as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.