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Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE;
Department: Residential Care - Kingston Hill;
Shift: 1st and 2nd shift; rotating weekends; 40 hours/week
AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.
Kingston Hill Residential Care Facility, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
The Certified Medication Aide responsibilities relate to promoting and implementing Chatham Oak's mission through participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services to meet the resident's needs.
Responsibilities
• Sets up and distributes medications according to physician's orders.
• Participates in total resident care through the development, planning, implementation,
and evaluation of each individual resident's care plan; including the physical, psycho/social, legal, spiritual needs of the resident.
• Provides 1:1 interaction with residents.
• Participates in the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of resident
programming.
• Participation in the resident orientation program.
• Completes documentation of any changes in programming, as outlined in care plans or in addition to care plans, on an on-going basis.
• Participates in mandatory educational programs.
• Participates in intrafacility committees as assigned by administrator.
• Attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Must have the CMA certificate from an accredited program (must provide copies of certificates of completion). Desirable to have a minimum of two years work experience with an emphasis in human services/mental health/mental retardation, and/or gerontology.
• Health examination and TB test at commencement of employment and thereafter as set forth by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.
• Pre-employment participation in mandatory drug testing, and thereafter as set forth by AbbeHealth policy and the Drug Free Workplace.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License or ability to get one shortly after employment.
• Results of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in AbbeHealth's Vehicle Fleet Driving Program.
• Carry current automobile insurance in accordance with AbbeHealth's policies.
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE;
Department: Residential Care - Kingston Hill;
Shift: 1st and 2nd shift; rotating weekends; 40 hours/week
AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.
Kingston Hill Residential Care Facility, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience aculture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits -Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
The Certified Medication Aide responsibilities relate to promoting and implementing Chatham Oak's mission through participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of services to meet the resident's needs.
Responsibilities
• Sets up and distributes medications according to physician's orders.
• Participates in total resident care through the development, planning, implementation,
and evaluation of each individual resident's care plan; including the physical, psycho/social, legal, spiritual needs of the resident.
• Provides 1:1 interaction with residents.
• Participates in the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of resident
programming.
• Participation in the resident orientation program.
• Completes documentation of any changes in programming, as outlined in care plans or in addition to care plans, on an on-going basis.
• Participates in mandatory educational programs.
• Participates in intrafacility committees as assigned by administrator.
• Attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Must have the CMA certificate from an accredited program (must provide copies of certificates of completion). Desirable to have a minimum of two years work experience with an emphasis in human services/mental health/mental retardation, and/or gerontology.
• Health examination and TB test at commencement of employment and thereafter as set forth by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.
• Pre-employment participation in mandatory drug testing, and thereafter as set forth by AbbeHealth policy and the Drug Free Workplace.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License or ability to get one shortly after employment.
• Results of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in AbbeHealth's Vehicle Fleet Driving Program.
• Carry current automobile insurance in accordance with AbbeHealth's policies.
