Covenant Living Communities and Services·Cromwell, Connecticut
The Certified Medication Aide provides high-quality resident care by assisting with medication administration and performing treatments under nursing supervision. They also provide direct support with activities of daily living and maintain a clean, safe environment for residents.
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The Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing high-quality resident care in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and regulatory requirements.
This dual-certified role ensures the safe and accurate assistance of medications under the direction of a nurse, while also providing direct, hands-on support with activities of daily living to promote dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
The CMA/CNA collaborates closely with nursing and caregiving teams to support a person-centered care environment and ensure residents attain or maintain the highest possible physical, mental, and emotional health.
This role functions as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Medication Aide in accordance with applicable state regulations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Nurse, assists with medication and provides treatments according to physician’s orders and in accordance with facility policy.
Provides, completes and documents assigned timely and accurately.
Maintain resident rooms in a clean and orderly manner by providing light housekeeping, changing linen, making beds, putting away clothing and personal effects, tidying bedside table, shelves, closets, and cleaning bathrooms, etc.
Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, and feeding.
Position is service in nature; in performance of duties the resident care assistant is entrusted to assist residents with basic personal care according to procedures and daily assignment.
This includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, dental hygiene, toilet activities, grooming, feeding, transportation/transfer,etc.
The role assist residents with transfers, ambulation, and supportive devices using proper safety techniques.
Attends and participates in facility meetings and in-service training programs.
Practices good infection control techniques in all aspects of resident care.
Prepare residents for meals, assist with serving meals and feeding of residents.
Observes residents’ rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, etc.
Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or functional status.
Safeguards the resident’s privacy and property.
Participates in the orientation of new or temporary staff to the unit to assure continuity in the delivery of resident care.
Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
Provides restorative care to residents as assigned by the Nurse or as indicated in the overall plan of care.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers Must be able to give clear and concise direction to staff and others.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Required Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred Degree: N/A Preferred Certificate(s): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and CPR.
In accordance with State regulations to ensure proper training, certifications or licensure.
Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess current certifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA). CPR certification is also required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 100 lbs.
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