Certified Medication Aide NOC - Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation
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Posted : Saturday, November 18, 2023 01:04 PM
Description:
Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Medication Aide to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Brookings, Oregon!
Essential Functions
Dispenses and prepares oral medications as per physician orders.
Provides routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable.
Administers and documents medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time, via the desired route
Performs capillary blood glucose checks.
Takes resident’s vital signs, keeps records and monitors for side effects.
Turns oxygen on an off at pre-determined, established flow rate.
Reports any changes in a resident’s vital signs or behavior or any other indication of adverse effects from a medication to the Charge Nurse.
Counts controlled substances.
Cleans & restocks medication cart.
Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of medical and pharmacological terminology.
Ability to manage medications for a large number of patients without making dosage or other medicationerrors.
Understanding of HIPAA.
Requirements:
Education
Graduate of a CMA program required.
Licenses/Certification
Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
• Phone : NA
• Location : 1 Park Ave, Brookings, OR
• Post ID: 9005025038
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