Certified Medication Aide - Deer Park, TX
Cenikor Foundation, Deer Park, TX, United States
Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?
PURPOSE
in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
COMPETITIVE PAY
STABILITY
and
GROWTH
- more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
and
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you.
Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and every other Saturday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.
Participate and assist nursing staff with taking vitals, care of detox clients, and clean up after clients as needed, ensuring proper biohazard protocols.
Ensure appropriate and timely documentation is completed and placed in clients' medical files/EHR as required.
Assist with client admissions, including orientation to rules and rights, bed and locker assignments, issuing linens, and inventory of personal items as needed.
Perform housekeeping duties such as assisting with changing bed linens, washing detox client's clothes and other duties necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for detox clients.
Assist with pre-admission screening process as needed.
Answer phone and transfer calls or take messages as needed.
Assist in the monitoring of detox clients and accompany them on outside breaks.
Conduct daily inventory and assist facility staff with appropriate disposal of expired and/or discontinued medications.
Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
Establish positive relationships with physicians and maintain a network of health professionals to assist in providing client medical treatment.
Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experienced in working with various types of people.
Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Patience, perseverance, and resilient in a challenging environment.
Presents a professional, positive image.
Excellent assessment and communication skills.
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Capable of providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
Capable of performing job responsibilities in a professional manner. Excellent documentation skills.
Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Experience
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
Licensure Required
Current CMA Certificate
Current certification in CPR and First Aid required
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PURPOSE
in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
COMPETITIVE PAY
STABILITY
and
GROWTH
- more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING
and
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you.
Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and every other Saturday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Dispense prescribed medications as needed to clients daily.
Participate and assist nursing staff with taking vitals, care of detox clients, and clean up after clients as needed, ensuring proper biohazard protocols.
Ensure appropriate and timely documentation is completed and placed in clients' medical files/EHR as required.
Assist with client admissions, including orientation to rules and rights, bed and locker assignments, issuing linens, and inventory of personal items as needed.
Perform housekeeping duties such as assisting with changing bed linens, washing detox client's clothes and other duties necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for detox clients.
Assist with pre-admission screening process as needed.
Answer phone and transfer calls or take messages as needed.
Assist in the monitoring of detox clients and accompany them on outside breaks.
Conduct daily inventory and assist facility staff with appropriate disposal of expired and/or discontinued medications.
Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.
Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
Establish positive relationships with physicians and maintain a network of health professionals to assist in providing client medical treatment.
Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experienced in working with various types of people.
Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Patience, perseverance, and resilient in a challenging environment.
Presents a professional, positive image.
Excellent assessment and communication skills.
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Capable of providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
Capable of performing job responsibilities in a professional manner. Excellent documentation skills.
Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Experience
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of medical experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.
Licensure Required
Current CMA Certificate
Current certification in CPR and First Aid required
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