Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for Skilled Nursing ***RECENT RATE INCREASE*** - Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation

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Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Orchard Valley Health and Rehab is looking for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA).   

You will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive pay with RECENT WAGE SCALE ADJUSTMENTS
• Flexible schedules - 8, 12, 16 hour shifts
• Unique benfit packages

What you will do:

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed and dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Verify that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied, as directed.
• Document and notify nurse of any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.

• Assist with medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse, as directed.

• Verify that adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents.  Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destruction of medications.
• Notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

What you need:

• Current Medication Aide Certification and Current Nursing Assistant Certification from NC.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions