Certified Medication Aide

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Overview:

We are looking for skilled, compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) who desire a career that matters in a community that values their expertise.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Job Types: Full-Time 

Available Shifts: FT 11p-7a

Pay: Starting from $17.16/Hr increases with experience / $1.00 2nd & 3rd shift differential / Weekend Diff $1/Hr 1st and $2/Hr 2nd & 3rd

The role of a Certified Medication Aide-Certified (CMA) is to assist the licensed nurse (RN/LPN) in providing safe and ethical care for residents. The CMA will administer prescribed medications in accordance with the state Administrative Code(s) and company policy and procedure, and perform other delegated tasks allowed by state law.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist residents with preparing and administering medications ordered by the physician
• Administers prescribed, routine medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Observes residents for adverse reactions to medications and reports any concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs.
• Immediately documents the administration of medication in the resident’s record.
• Administers PRN medications following nurse assessment and delegation.
• Communicates all deviations in the delegated medication administration to the nurse.