Wesley Towers, Inc.
Job Description
Title: Certified Medication Aide Reports to: Charge Nurse/UCC
Department: Nursing Compensation: Paid Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. It is the responsibility of the CMA to serve as a role model for CNA's. Personal care and service to residents is required in a manner that promotes flexibility, safety, comfort and has the resident's overall well-being at the focal point of each task. Duties are performed in accordance with recognized standards, the laws of Kansas and the Mission Statement of Wesley Towers.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Responsibilities for Medication Administration:
1. Prepare and administer oral/topical medications as ordered by the physician and as directed by the plan of care.
2. Use "5 rights" when administering each medication, Right Resident, Right Medication, Right Time, Right Route, Right Dosage.
3. Document administration of medication on the Medication Record as outlined in the policies and procedures. Document outcome of giving PRN medications.
4. Notify the Licensed Nurses of stop orders, stock supply needs, drugs needing to be destroyed and medication errors.
5. Assist licensed nurse with removal of discontinued meds from medication cart.
6. Identify all residents utilizing photographs before administering treatments and medications.
7. Count controlled medications with a licensed nurse.
8. Keep medication cart clean and stocked for next shift.
Responsibilities for Resident Care:
1. Treat all residents with dignity and respect, including those with disruptive behaviors and insure resident rights are maintained at all times.
2. Assist with implementing resident's plan of care and assist with interpreting plan of care to CNAs. Provide resident with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plan. Set example of quality nursing care for CNAs on the team.
3. Some shift assignments will require the CMA to be responsible for passing the majority of the medications to assigned residents.
4. Support and foster good relationships with residents, families and visitors.
5. Answer call lights promptly.
6. Provide input into the assessment of the resident and the care planning process by sharing ideas with the Charge/Licensed Nurse and Unit Care Coordinator.
7. Complete documentation of tasks performed and other documentation according to Wesley Towers policy/procedures, including vital signs, meal percentages, weights and other documentation as needed.
8. Assist residents with transfers, promote ambulation and exercise, transport residents as needed and as designated on resident Plan of Care using Gait Belts, proper transfer techniques, and lifts per facility Policy and Procedures.
9. Make beds and change bedding as needed for resident comfort/hygiene.
10. Meet residents nutritional needs by assisting with meal set-up as each individual resident requires and provide assistance with eating as needed; Responsible for distributing and assisting residents with snacks.
11. Report any behavioral or physical changes in residents' condition, problems, concerns, grievances with residents and/or families/responsible parties to the Charge Nurse/Licensed Nurse or administrative personnel.
12. Provide personal care for the residents in a calm, friendly manner including but not limited to:
a. Bathing
b. Dressing
c. Shaving
d. Care of hair and nails
e. Oral hygiene
f. Toileting, incontinent care, catheter care and placement.
g. Encourage self-sufficiency in performance of all ADLs.
13. Provide resident care in private, maintaining resident dignity and resident rights.
14. Maintain optimal resident mobility and skin integrity by promoting ambulation and exercise.
15. Check residents routinely to ensure all needs are met in a timely manner.
16. Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
17. Intervene appropriately to modify disruptive behavior.
18. Practice universal precautions and proper disposal of infectious waste at all times.
19. Perform treatments and document them in the nurse’s notes, including observations and progress.
20. Assist with activities/getting residents to activities to enhance resident functioning and well-being on both an individual and small group basis; become familiar with individual resident preferences.
21. Be aware of and follow plan of care; it is the responsibility of the CMA to maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in plan of care.
22. Maintain open lines of communication with DON, Nursing Coordinator, professional nursing staff and other CMA's, CNA's.
23. Demonstrates a positive image to residents, families and other visitors, and peers to enhance the image of Wesley Towers, Inc.
24. Assist with and participate in continuous service improvement activities as directed.
25. Know the location of all standards/policy/procedure manuals, disaster manual, infection control manual, and Material Safety Data sheets.
26. Report all incidents and exposures immediately to supervisor.
27. Use and operate equipment in a safe manner. Report unsafe or defective equipment immediately to supervisor.
28. Demonstrate safety and cost effectiveness in the delivery of care according to Wesley Towers policies/procedures.
29. Is aware of cost to provide resident care. Use only equipment and supplies necessary to complete care.
30. Maintain a clean, safe, nursing environment at all times.
31. Note safety hazards and corrects them immediately.
32. Maintain Certification with State agency.
