Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

*SAME DAY PAY Available!*

*certified medication aide*

*Classification* Hourly Non-Exempt

*Reports to*

Director of Nursing

*Summary/Objective * In keeping with our organization's goals, the primary purpose of the Certified Medication Aide is to deliver quality nursing care to resident's requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care. The Certified Medication Aide administers medications and cares for the residents in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and organization policies and procedures. This job description is to be used in conjunction with the Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description which contains duties that the this position is also responsible for fulfilling as assigned or necessary.

*Job Duties*

• Under the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
• Ensure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay, document explanations for delays as necessary
• Document administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Follow appropriate infection control practices
• Keep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directed
• Use medication cart and administer medication as directed