Certified Medication Aide

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | United States

Job description

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services - Non-nursing;

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0FTE;

Department: Residential Care - Kingston Hill; 

Shift: 1st and 2nd shift; rotating weekends; 40 hours/week

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Kingston Hill Residential Care Facility, is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture –  At UnityPoint Health,  you matter . Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .

· Sets up and distributes medications according to physician’s orders.

· Participates in total resident care through the development, planning, implementation,

and evaluation of each individual resident’s care plan; including the physical, psycho/social, legal, spiritual needs of the resident.

· Provides 1:1 interaction with residents.

· Participates in the development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of resident

programming.

· Participation in the resident orientation program.

· Completes documentation of any changes in programming, as outlined in care plans or in addition to care plans, on an on-going basis.

· Participates in mandatory educational programs.

· Participates in intrafacility committees as assigned by administrator.

· Attendance is an essential part of this position.

· Other duties as assigned.

·Must have the CMA certificate from an accredited program (must provide copies of certificates of completion). Desirable to have a minimum of two years work experience with an emphasis in human services/mental health/mental retardation, and/or gerontology.

• Health examination and TB test at commencement of employment and thereafter as set forth by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.

• Pre-employment participation in mandatory drug testing, and thereafter as set forth by AbbeHealth policy and the Drug Free Workplace.

• Valid Iowa Driver’s License or ability to get one shortly after employment.

• Results of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in AbbeHealth’s Vehicle Fleet Driving Program.

• Carry current automobile insurance in accordance with AbbeHealth’s policies. 

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