Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job Description

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will play a critical role in our healthcare team by assisting licensed professionals in administering medications to patients. Your responsibilities include ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of prescribed medications and providing vital support to the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to nursing staff in medication administration.
• Monitor and track medication inventories to ensure availability.
• Engage with patients to address their questions regarding medication.
• Document all medication-related activities promptly and accurately.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills.

Requirements

Education

• Valid certification as a Medication Aide from a recognised training programme.
• Current registration with relevant regulatory body.

Experience

• Experience working with elderly or special needs patients is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Patient Care
• Dosage Calculations

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Teamwork

Certifications

• Medication Administration Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience working with special needs patients: Previous experience providing care to patients with special needs.
• Additional certifications in medication administration: Other relevant certifications in medication management are a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Company Culture

• Patient-Centric Care: Our primary focus is always on providing compassionate and effective care to our patients.
• Innovation in Healthcare: We encourage innovative thinking to improve patient outcomes and care practices.
• Continuous Improvement: We strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations and patient care.