Certified Medication Aide - Floater
Company: HOME OF HOPE
Location: Vinita
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:Serve as a support person to all individuals receiving
services by Home of Hope Inc. This support isgiven in a variety of
areas; daily living skills, leisure activities, personal hygiene
skills, vocationalskills, individual rights and responsibility
training, social skills, transportation, etc. The CMA isresponsible
for the medication given during their shift. This includes the
documentation associatedwith giving medication. This is an hourly
paid position.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Administer Medications and
document accordinglyTransport clients as necessaryReport to RSL any
client changes or situations in the house you work inAssist with
arranging family visitsAssist team members with client IP plans or
amendmentsProvide flexibility for working a variety of shifts and
locations.JOB DUTIES:Administer medications with LPN supervision as
needed and document as appropriate.Provide training and guidance to
the people we support. Assist the person/people you support with
integration into the community by accompanying them to various
recreational and social actives based on the interest of the
individual. Provide transportation when necessary. Ensure that the
person/people you support are dressed and groomed appropriately.
Assist in preparing a well-balanced meal and follows the
nutritionist's recommendations. Assist and encourage the person(s)
you are supporting with the maintenance of their home. (Keeping the
environment clean and sanitary)Notify the Residential Support
Leader when there is a change in a person's status. (I.e. medical,
household problems, policy issues, etc.) Documents and reports any
accidents or incidents to the Residential Support Leader. Maintain
confidentiality. Maintain all necessary documentation (i.e. goals
and objectives, daily notes to objectives).Utilize approved
behavior intervention techniques in appropriate situations.
Encourage communication and natural relationships/supports.Assist
in arranging family visits. Assist all team members with the annual
individual plan, and any IP addendum meeting. Encourage client
independence and inclusion regardless of the setting in which
services are provided.Provide Supervisor and Program Coordinator
with information concerning individual needs.Attend and participate
in training sessions. Responsible for keeping employment
requirements current (i.e. attending classes, vaccination updates,
insurance, driver's license, etc.)Work, as a member of the client's
team to ensure adequate and accurate information is available to
the team. This would include attending team meetings.Responsible
for fire and tornado evacuation as outlined in policy and safety of
individuals in the home. Responsible to ensure compliance with
HIPAA in all program areas.CORE VALUES:Every employee at Home of
Hope represents the organization's values internally and to
thepublic. As such, all employees' actions and decisions are
expected to be consistent with theorganization's core values at all
times. Home of Hope's Core Values are:Client Centered Care: We are
committed to making all decisions and performing all actionswith
the well-being of our clients as our primary focus, and to always
putting our clients'interests ahead of our own.Accountability: We
take personal responsibility, as an organization and as
individuals, forour actions, hold each other accountable, and
expect to be held accountable at any pointthroughout the year for
our decisions and actions.Respect: While keeping the focus on the
needs of our clients, we also commit todemonstrating mutual respect
in communication and actions so that a positive environment
foreveryone is maintained.Excellence: We are committed to using
established best practices, to evaluatingeffectiveness of our
efforts, and to demonstrating a willingness to change current
practices atany point based on evidence that change is needed.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Current Certified Medication
Aide (CMA) Oklahoma Certificate. Must have a High School Diploma or
GED. Must possess good communication skills. This includes basic
reading, writing, and math skills.Must be 18 years of age or
older.Must have an active home telephone, cell phone, or pager.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must have proof
and maintain automobile insurance.First Aid/CPR Training
(required). This will include all aspects of completion with
compressions on the floor or ground.Must successfully complete all
required training.PHYSICAL/MENTAL:Ability to lift 50-70 pounds with
or without accommodation.Vision sufficient to read or assist
individuals in normal or semi-darkened environments.Ability to
understand oral and written instructions.Reliable motor skills-use
of hands and feetAbility to sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged
periods of time.PI179432016
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