Medication Aide, - Part Time - ALP - NJ certified

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$16.75 - $20.55

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Position Overview

SUMMARY Basic Purpose of the Job): The Certified Medication Assistant assists Residents with Medication Administration & treatments under the direction of the RN. The CMA shall also be responsible for providing personal care to Assisted Living Program participants residing in publicly-subsidized housing complexes with agreements with CH ALP. The CMA is delegated the responsibility of administering medications and wound care under the supervision of the RN. The CMA also aids with ADLs, meal preparation, light housekeeping and maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident apartments, and residents’ laundry. The CMA may also schedule transportation and medical appointments for residents as needed.

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
                                            Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or
                                            Certificate Home Health Aide Certificate
                                            1 year of CNA/CHHA experience
                                            Successful completion of medication                                     
                                            administration training course & statewide
                                            standardized, written competency test. NJ
                                           Medication Aide certification.
                                           AHA Heartsaver CPR AED.                          
                                           Non-licensed must obtain before end
                                           obtain before end of orientation period.
                                           Excellent customer service skills. Possess a
                                           friendly and caring demeanor.
                                           Has excellent bedside manner.
                                           Training in multiple age populations.
                                            Proficient in Microsoft Word.                 
                                            Good critical thinking skills. Possess ability to
                                            work under stressful conditions.
Usual Work Day:              8 hours may require travel between assisted
                                            living program locations. Working in the
                                            community with residents who reside in
                                            publicly subsidized housing.

Reporting Relationships

Acts as shift lead ensuring CHHAs, CNAs document in communication book properly, that they are reading communications and following through on communications as needed.

Supervise CHHAs, and CNAs to ensure implementation of resident care plan/service plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a working relationship with the LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living Administrator and all other nursing staff, Volunteers, Capital Health LIFE/ Capital Health Administrative Staff, Hospital Employees, Department Heads/Supervis