Certified Medication Aide

About us

Smyrna Village is a boutique personal care home that specializes in memory care services. We are a family oriented, clinically focused, and compassionate centered community. We believe in and rely on our team. They are the ones who provide the day-to-day care and we fully support them. We pride ourselves on thinking outside of the box. We take every challenge head on and think of the best ways to solve them. We strive for progression and excellence for both or residents and team members. It truly takes a village and we are committed to providing the best care Georgia has ever seen.

Our work environment includes:

• Company perks and advancements
• Family atmosphere
• Safe work environment

We are looking for a special CMA or CNA to assist our care team. The facility is located in a great location near Smyrna Market Village. Are you a team player, courteous and professional, and enjoy working in memory care? If so, this opportunity is for YOU! Come and join a great group of staff who value their residents and employees.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Certified Medication Aide provides medications and personal care and non‐personal care assistance to Residents when there is a need. Assist Residents so that independent living can be maintained for as long as appropriate and possible. Promotes independence while giving assistance, companionship and engaging meaningful to a resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Assist with routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription

· Coordinate with Executive Director, RCC, and coordinators to assist with care and medications

· Escorts residents to various areas of the facility

· Changes beds, gives showers or baths and assists with dressing

· Assists with care needs during community outings and during events

· Keeps Executive Director and/or RCC informed of Residents status

· Supports facility staff in providing engaging and meaningful activities

· May transport Member/Clients on outings and appointments

Other Duties:

· Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise notifying nursing supervisor of changes or unusual conditions

· Assists clients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming

· Records client information by making entries in their participation journal and/or EMR notifying ED and RCC of changes or unusual conditions

· Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards

· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

· Protects Smyrna Village by adhering to professional standards, The Smyrna Village policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

· Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

· Assists with Medication reminders as scheduled

· Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Current GA CMA certification

· Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively with Members/Clients, family and staff, and perform simple arithmetic

· Ability to document care given

· Excellent assessment skills

· Ability to assist with the transferring of Members/Clients weighing 50 pounds or more using a transfer belt, mechanical lift or with the assistance of others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, and squat to access files and various documentation; must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Continue Education Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Memory Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Personal Care Home

Schedule:

• 8 -16 hour shifts

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks must be worn covering the mouth and nose at all times while on property grounds. (If not vaccinated) !

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smyrna, GA 30080: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift
• Afternoon Shift
• Night Shift

Work Location: One location