A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility and assisting with ADLs. Also referred to as Medical Aide Technicians, their duties include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with ADLs and following physician orders.
A CMA is a qualified and self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented person. The need to possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, that is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and being attentive to patients' conditions is a must too.
- Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
- Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
- Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
- Record medications administered.
- Observe patients and document changes in their condition as well as report changes to the Licensed Nurse.
- Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
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