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Job description
PRN availability only!
Located in the central Rocky Mountains just 12 miles from Glenwood Springs and 30 miles from Aspen, Colorado, Heritage Park Care Center, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is at the base of beautiful Mount Sopris in Carbondale, making our nursing home an ideal choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following:
4.7 Google Star Rating
"800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
5 Star Quality Measures
Position Summary
The Certified Medication Aide delivers quality care to patients during the admission and readmission process in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a State approved CNA program
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Completed a State approved program and exam for Certified Medication Aide
Specific Job Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in the facility as well as those which may be ordered by the attending physician
Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors; when, where, and why they occur; and how they can be prevented.
Report medication errors immediately.
Ensure that no medication is administered without a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner
Perform CNA functions as directed by supervisor
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
carbondale, CO, 81623, US
Who can apply
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