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Jordyn
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866 Burdette Cape
Dallas
TX
+1 (555) 363 5687
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Experience
Experience
Chicago, IL
Medication Aide
Chicago, IL
Dickinson, Goldner and Upton
Chicago, IL
Medication Aide
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitors
- After instruction by the RN provides total care or assists patient with
- Promote teamwork in providing services to residents
- Report concerns about residents to supervisor and co-workers
- Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination
- Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils
- Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents
Boston, MA
Qualified Medication Aide
Boston, MA
Brakus-McGlynn
Boston, MA
Qualified Medication Aide
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc
- Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments
- Performs other tasks as assigned
- Maintains order and cleanliness of assigned work area. Washes and sterilizes medical supplies and equipment
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records
- Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures
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Los Angeles, CA
Medication Aide A-P & P-A
Los Angeles, CA
Hilll-Gerhold
present
Los Angeles, CA
Medication Aide A-P & P-A
present
- Follow the support plan in providing services to residents
- Assist in the development and updating of each resident’s support plans
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility
- Give residents prescribed medication
- Do finger sticks for insulin testing; give insulin injections
- Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies and other medical problems as outlined in the support plan
- Encourage socialization among residents
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Washington State University
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills
Skills
- Accurately administers medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures (Facility does not allow medication aides to administer narcotics or insulin)
- Ensures proper identification of resident using two identifiers
- Takes and records vital signs, temperature and weight
- Reports any change in resident condition to nurse
- Perform CNA duties as assigned
- Administer scheduled, prescribed medication in accord with facility policies and procedures
- Report any physical or emotional change in resident status immediately to Clinical Supervisor
- Measure and record blood pressure, radial pulse, temperature and weight in accord with prescribed medication therapy
- Prepare, administer and record select oral, nasal, transdermal, rectal, inhalant and ophthalmic scheduled, resident medications
- Perform simple, resident treatments according to their charts and nurse delegation
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Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensures proper identification of resident using two identifiers
- Reports any change in resident condition to nurse
- Perform CNA duties as assigned
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Medication Aide, CHS Stanly Manor Resume Examples & Samples
- Accurately administers medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures (Facility does not allow medication aides to administer narcotics or insulin)
- Takes and records vital signs, temperature and weight
- Perform C.N.A. duties as assigned
- Completes documentation according to facility policies and procedures
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Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Do finger sticks for insulin testing; give insulin injections
- Encourage socialization among residents
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional status, personal needs, appointment, etc
- Report concerns about residents to supervisor and co-workers
- Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up
- Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to supervisor
- May assist serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes
- Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures
- Promote Consulate Health Care in a positive way
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Registered Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in monitoring the medication program
- Keep records updated in the medication administrative files
- Order and receive medication
- Regular, ongoing communication with the pharmacy, families, residents assisted living and management staff
- Assist in updating the service plans and monthly care logs if needed
- Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participate in orientation of new staff
- Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization
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Medication Aide A-P & P-A Resume Examples & Samples
- Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents’ interest
- Monitor health, safety and well being of the residents
- Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents
- May have to attend and successfully complete state required Medication Aide Training
- Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, residents, families and visitors
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information
- Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor
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CNA / Medication Aide Woodruff Resume Examples & Samples
- Active participation in meeting agency customer satisfaction goals
- Completion of nursing assistant certification or a licensed practical nurse or certified medication assistant
- Listed in the State of practice in Nursing Assistant Registry
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Qualified Medication Aide Sign-on Resume Examples & Samples
- Knowledge of medications, side effects and adverse reactions related to medication and techniques of administering medications and treatments
- Ability to administer medications
- Ability to maintain accurate records for medical charts and reports
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Memory Care Certified Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination
- Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication
- Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations
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Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Administer scheduled, prescribed medication in accord with facility policies and procedures
- Report any physical or emotional change in resident status immediately to Clinical Supervisor
- Measure and record blood pressure, radial pulse, temperature and weight in accord with prescribed medication therapy
- Prepare, administer and record select oral, nasal, transdermal, rectal, inhalant and ophthalmic scheduled, resident medications
- Perform simple, resident treatments according to their charts and nurse delegation
- Prevent spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures in accord with policy and procedure
- Chart all medication and treatments given and not given. Document any justification for non-administration
- Chart all intake and output data and all calorie counts, if required. (Aides perform this action at all times.)
- Chart all bowel movement data from nursing assistants when required—and monitoring an existing problem, however infrequently occurring
- Perform nursing assistant job description when needed
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Certified Medication Aide-snf Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain a clean and safe resident environment
- Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor
- Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated)
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination (written and skills) within 120 days of employment; name entered into state nurse aide registry
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Corr Medication Aide-h Resume Examples & Samples
- Ensures drug room security, replaces unit working drug stock and maintains the upkeep of drug room and pharmaceutical equipment
- Enters medication compliance in the TDCJ pharmacy computer system and performs all duties within the limits of the Medication Aide Permit and according to NCCHC standards, TTUHSC and TDCJ policy and procedures
- Administer medications: Administers medications as ordered , adheres to facility policy and procedure of medication administration
- Knowledge of medications administration: Maintains knowledge of appropriate dosages, reactions and contraindications of medications and use of drug references
- Performs support activities: Ensures drug room security, replaces facility medication stocks and maintains the upkeep of the drug room and pharmaceutical equipment. Returns outdated medication to the pharmacy and keeps log books updated . Generates print passes
- Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and assist professional staff: Obtains and records vital signs and weights and reports any abnormalities. Performs EKG’s, finger sticks for blood sugar levels. Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
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Certified Medication Aide-on Call-grand Terrace Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide medications and treatments through proper administration procedures
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration in resident's chart
- Takes vital signs or observes resident to identify response to medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
- Receives supply of ordered medications for administration
- Records and restocks medication inventories
- Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies Director of Nursing immediately of any discrepancies
- Assists residents in activities of daily living as needed and as appropriate
- Responds to call lights in a timely manner
- Provides assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room
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Qualified Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved
- Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required
- Previous experience in long-term care preferred
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Certified Medication Aide-cma Resume Examples & Samples
- Assisting in tasks related to dining
- Assisting residents with administration of medications
- Following up with observation and documentation of resident response to medication received
- Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Stores medications correctly, cleans and locks med cart or other storage system
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Medication Aide Wrnc Resume Examples & Samples
- North Carolina Nurse Assistant I certification with no report of abuse or neglect
- Successfully completed the N.C 24-hour Medication Aide program, and listed on the N.C. Medication Aide Registry
- BLS Certification required and provided
- Six (6) months experience in a patient care setting preferred
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Certified Medication Aide-center for Medically Fragile Children Resume Examples & Samples
- Registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA-2) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing -or-
- CNA1/CMA with CNA2 within 3 months of hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) for Healthcare Provider
- In compliance with the Oregon Child Care Division, criminal history registration is required for this position, based on assigned duties
- In Compliance with the Department of Human Services (DHS), a criminal background check is required for this position
- 1 year of experience as a CMA in a healthcare setting
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Medication Aide-cma-kindred Transitional Care-mansfield Plaza Resume Examples & Samples
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records
- Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures
- Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel or unexpected reactions
- Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered
- Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments
- Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
- Maintains order and cleanliness of assigned work area. Washes and sterilizes medical supplies and equipment
- Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
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Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications
- Administers medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time
- Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate nurse (RN/LPN)
- Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse
- Secures medication cart
- Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision
- Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role
- Knowledgeable/performs all duties of resident assistant
- (Desired) successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication
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Certified Medication Aide-evening Shift Hours Resume Examples & Samples
- Plans and facilitates social activities for the neighborhood residents
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the neighborhood to ensure all resident’s desires and needs are met, displaying a courteous, positive attitude and professional demeanor even during difficult situations
- Provides assistance with resident activities. Continually seeks opportunities to meet resident’s psychosocial needs through planned care, neighborhood specific programming as well as spontaneous resident directed activities
- Collaborates with clinical team to resolve problems responsibly and facilitate decision-making at the level closest to the resident
- Maintains dependability and punctuality, shows flexibility and willingness to learn new areas of responsibility
- Posseses the knowledge of safety procedures during resident transfers; utilizing gait belt appropriately
- Practices appropriate infection control measures
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional certification(s)
- Competently completes assignments in a timely manner
- Provides weekly and PRN updates to the charge nurse of a resident’s ability to take medications, i.e., the need for crushing or extra fluids
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Certified Medication Aide-double Shift Every Other Weekend Resume Examples & Samples
- Learns and honors resident preferences
- Responds in a timely fashion to all resident requests or concerns with the intent on a resolution that meets the needs of the individual while always displaying courtesy and respect
- Escorts residents when assistance is needed to travel from one location to another
- Shares ideas to improve processes in the Neighborhood. Contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Works safely at all times. Identifies and corrects safety deficiencies; Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly
- Shares personal skills, talents and ideas to benefit the neighborhood; deals with workplace issues quickly and professionally, asking for mediation when needed; encourages team to do the same
- Maintains compliance with all required education and training programs
- Participates in Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety activities to monitor and improve resident outcomes
- Selects and uses appropriate communication methods; works with others in a professional atmosphere; acts as a role model for new employees; contributes to building a positive team spirit
- Performs accurate and complete skin assessments and reports any changes immediately
- Provides range of motion, proper positioning, and assistance with resident ambulation
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policies and procedures
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
- Current CPR certification preferred but not required
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Corr Medication Aide-ward-h Resume Examples & Samples
- Distributes and documents Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmates’ medications
- Compares blister packs with print pass for accuracy and reports discrepancies to Charge Nurse and TCPN
- Reports unusual occurrences (reactions, behaviors, refusals) to TPCN/Charge Nurse
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Certified Medication Aide-cma-double Weekends Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience
- Valid certification as a CMA in the state of employment. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment
- One year of nursing assistant experience, including administering medications in a long term care environment preferred
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Hiring Bonus Senior Living Medication Aide Resume Examples & Samples
- Prior work experience may not be required to be hired into this job
- A high school education or higher education is not required to be hired into this job
- A high school diploma or GED is required for administration of medication in some states– refer to state regulations
- Must be certified by either the NCIA Board or Arizona Department of Health Services to Direct Care
- Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities
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Certified Residential Medication Aide Resident Assessment Hillcrest Gardens Resume Examples & Samples
- Valid CRMA certification
- Valid BLS certification
- CNA certification desirable
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Certified Medication Aide-evening Shift Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with menu/snack selection and partners with the Service Associate in serving to ensure adequate nutritional intake of all residents. Provides in-room dining experiences where requested
- Administers medication, where applicable
- Understands the principles of aging; observes residents closely, identifies changing needs and conditions at first indication, and reports changes immediately to licensed clinical team members
- Respects the resident’s room as home and assist the resident in feeling in charge of everything that happens within their daily activities and personal space
- Assist group and individual activities (structured and impromptu) in activity spaces, common areas and in the resident’s room to support resident desires
- Responds quickly and appropriately in emergency situations
- Administers resident medications according to the Continuing Care’s policies and procedures without significant errors. Maintains accurate medication administration records as per established procedures; signs off medications as they are given
- Notifies clinical staff in a timely fashion, of a need for prn medication or any change in a resident’s condition
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Certified Medication Aide / Technician Resume Examples & Samples
- Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN)
- Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory
- Accurately documents medication provision
- Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications
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Certified Medication Aide AL Resume Examples & Samples
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
- Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination
- Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication
- Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations
- Strong communication skills
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Certified Medication Aide-all Shifts Resume Examples & Samples
- Promotes psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships. Shares resident preferences with other staff using appropriate communication methods and reports on their assigned resident’s condition at the end of each shift
- Ensures spontaneous activities occur throughout a resident’s day and are driven by the resident’s individual habits, preferences, desires and interests
- Participates in the dining experience with other team members
