Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

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Located in the central Rocky Mountains just 12 miles from Glenwood Springs and 30 miles from Aspen, Colorado, Heritage Park Care Center, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is at the base of beautiful Mount Sopris in Carbondale, making our nursing home an ideal choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following:

• 4.7 Google Star Rating
• "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on
• 5 Star Quality Measures

The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
• Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer