Job Description:

Certified Medication Aide

Overview

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Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Shift Type:Full-Time/Part-Time

Shift:NOC Shift

Location:Avamere at Lexington - 1811 Ridgeway Dr. Lexington, NE 68850

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

Employee Perks:

Tuition assistance, up to $6,000/year
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday


• Career Development


• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician


• Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state


• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident


• Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports in a timely matter


• Ensure all medications administered are properly labeled, returned, and reordered


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment


• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines


• Effectively communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing and/or administrator

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be a licensed certified medication aide in this state


• Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms for medication administration


• Ability to accurately measure, record, and report vital signs

Facility Information

Avamereat Lexington in Nebraska's heartland is a special place. This senior living community features 76 rooms and offers independent and assisted living and respite care services. Amenities include 24-hour staff, life enrichment programs, and an extensive activities calendar. They've even thrown a prom for their residents with local high school students!

The highlight of all these activities, though, is when Jet the Therapy Horse stops by for a visit. Jet frequently visits the residents, and in fact, his "grandma" is a resident. Read more about hisvisitshereor watchthis videoon Facebook.

In 2020,Avamereat Lexington received theBronze Commitment to Quality Awardfrom the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. The award recognizes recipients for developing a foundation to begin a journey of continuous quality improvement.

Avamereat Lexington's engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

Get to know more aboutAvamereatLexingtonontheirblogand onFacebook.