TMA (trained medication aide)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the TMA is to provide care and assistance to sick, disabled, elderly, or fragile individuals. This includes passing and the distribution of medications. You will work in an assisted living with dementia care environment that cares for the residents with their daily activities and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma/ GED or one to three months of related experience.

· TMA Certified

· Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

· Previous care taking experience is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Outstanding organizational skills.

· Strong Communications skillset

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively

· Ability to Prioritize.

· Ability to handle fast paced environment

· Knowledge on Patient Care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time.

· Full ranges of motion to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Full function of hands and arms

· Occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting of residents at higher weight.

· Able to transport residents in wheelchairs.

JOB FUNCTION:

· Assist residents with basic needs

· Distribute medications according to care plan.

· Document medications given.

· Assure medication counts are accurate

· Help residents understand and adjust to the aging process.

· Assist residents in and out of bed as needed

· Bathes, dresses and assists residents with ambulation

· Assist and/or escort residents to the dining room for meals

· Take and records resident’s vital signs.

· Administers prescribed oral medications under written direction of a Physician or as directed by the Nurse.

· Dresses wounds and performs other prescribed treatments delegated by the Registered Nurse.

· Collects samples from residents for testing purposes such as urine and stool.

· Documents services performed on residents.

· Reports any and all changes in resident’s conditions to the Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.

· Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, ileostomy and oxygen supplies delegated by the Registered Nurse.

· Sterilizes equipment and supplies

· Follow and Mandated Care Competency Training Requirements.

· Other duties as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• TMA: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TMA License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22