Certified Medication Aide

Prestige Healthcare Management

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

About the role

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Facility: River of Life Care Center - Servants of Many, Believers of One

River of Life Care Center is a faith-based skilled nursing community providing post-acute rehabilitation, complex clinical care, and long-term support. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose River of Life Care Center?

Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
Star Rating Achievement: 4-Star Rating in Quality of Resident Care OR 5-Star Overall Rating by CMS.

Compensation?

Leading Market Wages.
Wage Calculation is based on experience and shift.
Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Key Benefit Package Options?

Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
Pet Insurance: Three options available
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
Retirement Savings with 401K.
HSA and FSA options
Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with River of Life Care Center today!

Summary:
The Certified Medication Aide coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications:

Licenses/Certification:

Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

One year experience in nursing preferred.

Essential Functions:

Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

About Prestige Healthcare Management

Operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers for seniors.

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