($18-$21/hour) CMA - Certified Medication Aide - Pick Your Own Shifts & No Minimum Shift Requirement!

NurseDash is making it easier for you to pick up shifts in assisted living, long-term care, and skilled nursing facilities. NurseDash puts the power of flexibility in your hand to browse for available CMA shifts and only apply for shifts that work for your schedule. In addition, there is no minimum number of shifts required; once you are onboarded, pick the shifts that work for you. If you are interested in picking up part-time, flexible shifts, apply today to get started, or download the NurseDash app for iOS or Android.

Benefits

• Daily Pay Available
• Flexible Schedule - only work when you want to
• Competitive rates for Covid and Non-Covid units
• Bonuses and Performance Incentives
• Ability to work with multiple facilities, including facilities in other cities, to extend your trip to visit your friends or family in Houston, San Antonio, or Dallas? Great! Just pick up a few shifts while you are in town.
• Referral Bonuses for referring friends or facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to the health care provider's orders
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following Community and regulatory guidelines
• Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, and observations
• Provides assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follows the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.
• Possibly assist with laundry needs of the Community or residents.
• Documents daily log of assistance.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents' confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related CMA experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification of Certified Medication Aide (CMA) required
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs regularly and be physically able to help residents who need physical assistance
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the Community.