Cedar Ridge Village
Location
West Des Moines, Iowa
The CMA is responsible for administering medications and treatments under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. They also provide direct hands-on personal care and monitor resident health status in a senior living environment.
Candidates must have completed an approved training program and passed competency exams to be certified as both a CNA and a CMA. A passion for senior care and the ability to follow infection control procedures are required.
In general we offer 4, 8, and 12 hour shifts for our CNA/CMA positions. We have openings for part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.
Under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, passes medication and provides treatments according to physician’s orders and in accordance with facility policy. Reports changes in resident’s condition immediately to the Charge Nurse. Reviews Tenant Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with tenant service needs and preferences. Reviews the Staff 24-Hour Communication log and corresponding Tenant Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in tenant service needs and/or health conditions. Provides personal services to tenants as assigned and as indicated on Tenant Service Plans. Assists tenants with medications and/or treatments as assigned and allowed by regulation. Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures. Assists in the dining room during meal times Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed. Assists with individual tenant and group social/recreational activities as requested; encourages tenant participation in activities. Monitors for changes in tenant needs, preferences, and/or health status, and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures. Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received. QualificationsQualifications: The Certified Medication Aide/Tech must have completed an approved training program and passed competency examinations in clinical skills and written knowledge to obtain certification as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA). Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include: Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Maggie’s Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Westchester Village, Lenexa KS Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA Northridge Village, Ames, IA Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines. #CertifiedMedicationAide #CMA #SeniorCare #SeniorLiving #ResidentCare
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