Certified
Medicine
Aides (CMAs)
-- Nursing Jobs
Responsibilities
The primary duties of our CMAs are usually to administer oral and external
medications to residents in a long-term care setting, under the direction
and supervision of a nurse, a doctor or nurse manager, as follows:
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Preparing
and administering medications to residents following
procedures
established
by the client facility |
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Verifying
the identities of residents receiving medication |
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Recording
the names of drugs, dosages, and times of administration
of the
medications
on specified forms or records. |
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Clarifying
any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate,
ineffective or
contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed
practitioner.
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Notifying
supervisors when making the decision not to administer
any medications.
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Taking and
recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse,
and
respiratory
rate) upon administration of medications when required |
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Ordering and
re-ordering of medications and returning all discharge
medications for credit in compliance with Federal and State regulations |
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Maintaining
neat, clean, and orderly medication rooms and carts |
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Taking
appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patient do
not have
access to
medications other than those prescribed |
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Completing
required forms and documents in accordance with
facility policy and
state
and/or federal regulations |
In addition, the responsibilities of the CMA, who may also be a CNA
or GNA may include:
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Providing
direct patient care |
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Turning and
repositioning bedridden patients to prevent breakdown
of their skin |
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Changing bed
linens |
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Recording
amount of oral intake and measuring urinary output |
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Collecting
specimens for tests |
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Supplying
and emptying bed pans |
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Interacting
with patients and family |
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Transporting
patients and equipment as needed |
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Keeping a
record of care given |
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Monitoring
patients and reporting any variances to normal to the
nurse for further
assessment |
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Following
infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of
organisms. |
Our CMAs work in a variety of settings like nursing homes, hospitals,
doctors' offices and other outpatient facilities, long term care facilities
and clinics.
Qualifications
The following are required from CMA applicants:
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Minimum of
a High School diploma or GED |
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Current
State of Maryland CMA certification with no restrictions |
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Minimum of
one (1) year of experience |
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Current CPR
certification |
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Positive
attitude towards the elderly |
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Ability to
understand regulations, policies and procedures |
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Good verbal
and written communication skills |
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Current
driver's license |
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Reliable
transportation |
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Background
Check (if you do not have one we can provide one for you)
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Copy of
updated TB results/Chest x-ray* |
* There may be
additional required vaccinations and/or tests depending on assignments.
Screening
All applicants for nursing positions undergo comprehensive
background screening.
Other Available Positions
Nurses Aides
- Geriatric Nursing
Assistant (GNA) | See Requirements for GNAs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | See Requirements for CNAs
Nurses
- Registered Nurse (RN) | See Requirements for RNs
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | See Requirements for LPNS
