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Ecumen · 4 hours ago

Trained Medication Assistant, TMA

St Cloud, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $26.50/hr

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. The Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) is responsible for providing direct care and medication administration to residents consistent with the individual plan of care and under the direction of licensed staff.

Health CareHome Health CareMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Administers medications to patients/residents under the direction of a licensed nurse

Documents all medications provided, including correct medication, correct dosage and correct time given to correct residents

Immediately notifies nurse of any medication errors or refusals by resident to take medication

Maintains and controls all medications, keeping medications secure and safe at all times. Follows all state and federal guidelines as it relates to administering, dispensing, storage and disposal of all medications

Responds to resident call lights and requests, and notifies nurse of any resident care needs or changes in condition

Observes and reports any unsafe conditions and/or equipment malfunction to management

Performs all Certified Nursing Assistant functions as required (i.e. feeding, lift and transfer, ADL's, etc.)

Qualification

TMA CertificationCNA LicenseMedication AdministrationBasic Mathematical SkillsCustomer Service SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadership Skills

Required

Must be 18 years old or older

Certified Nursing Assistant (currently on NAR Registry in good standing) and successful completion of Trained Medication Assistant course

Minimum 1000 working hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable)

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Basic mathematical skills for counting, distributing, and documenting medications provided