Complete Care is looking for remarkable Per-Diem Certified Medication Aides for all shifts. At Complete Care, you can really care for your patients - and your thoughts, opinions and expertise will always be respected. Our centers are state-of-the-art. Our benefits package is outstanding, as it includes a Clinical Career Path of opportunities. Our regular shifts help you balance your career and personal life.

Position Summary:

To provide the administration of medicines based on state current regulations.

Responsibilities/Account-abilities:

1. Receives report at the beginning of shift with nurses. Reports any observations concerning customer condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur;

2. Administers routine oral, topical and suppository medications as prescribed by the physician. Documents on same MAR;

3. Administers prn medications as prescribed by the physician, as directed by the licensing nurse. Documents same on MAR;

4. Maintains medication supply, assists with ordering of new medications, reorders existing medications and restocks medicine carts as needed;

5. Recognizes the significance and is able to perform accurate vital sign monitoring when indicated by drug therapy;

6. Maintains current knowledge base regarding any medication he/she administers. Investigates/looks up unknown medications before administration;

7. Checks all first doses against physician order sheet; does not administer medication based or verbal order of nurse;

8. Prepares, administers and charts oral, topical and suppository medication as prescribed by physician;

9. Processes physician's orders to ensure proper administration;

10. Orders medications, as indicated by doctors;

11. Participates in completion of treatments of customers as directed by a Licensed Nurse;

12. Notes and reports any unusual conditions; emergency situations, or difficulties with medications to the Licensed Nurse;

13. Cleans medication treatment carts and medicine room;

14. Stocks Medicine room;

15. Performs Certified Nursing Assistant duties as needed;

16.0 Outs Customer Service First; Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which is recognizes the individual' needs and rights';

17. Performs other duties as requested.

Specific Education/Vocational Requirements:

A Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A) has the qualifications of a Certified Nursing Assistant with one year of experience in nursing and has completed state-approved medicine course with a passing grade.