Certified Medication Aide / CMA - Assisted Living

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Omaha, NE

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) at Ovation Heartwood, you play a key role in supporting the health, comfort, and daily well-being of our Assisted Living residents. You’ll safely administer medications while building trusted relationships, working closely with the care team, and helping create a calm, supportive environment where residents feel cared for and at home.

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

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be a 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


• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English


• CPR/BLS certification

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify 

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