Job description

Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A) Swing Shift

Who We Are

The purpose of Briarwood Detox to remove is personal barriers through the
blending of recovery and clinical methods, giving each individual the opportunity to be successful in recovery. Briarwood Detox residential drug and alcohol
the rehabilitation program is designed to close the recovery circle and increase overall sober success rates with an individualized continum of care plans.

Treating Addiction at its Core
At Briarwood, we believe addiction treatment should treat more than just symptoms. Addiction is a deeply rooted disease—one that is almost always a result of a much larger problem. The emotions, history, and attitudes behind addictive behaviors need to be resolved so both the mind and body can heal. Our treatment program consists of a variety of methodologies that create a solid foundation on which to build our clients recovery. Our process is also completely fluid, which allows us to individualize each program in a way that focuses on our clients growth, meets your needs, and leads them to long-lasting recovery.

Serving the Community
Our Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A) are passionate about helping people. Nova isnt limited to helping those in the walls of our facility but also our community. Nova is proud to support local causes we believe will better our community. Among other organizations, we’ve supported the Burning Tree Foundation, Texas Lutheran University, and local volunteer networks. We also believe in the importance of exhibiting our own health and positive attitudes through kindness and understanding. Nova Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A) team members strive to be role models that clients can look up to, both in and outside of work.

Working as a Team
Our multidisciplinary treatment teams are made up of highly experienced staff member including Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A), who specialize in treating substance abuse and mental health disorders. We work together with each other, with clients, and with families to help people overcome their emotional roadblocks so they can live healthier, happier lives. Because we truly care about our clients and will do what it takes to lead them to their recovery goals, we offer affordable and customizable rehabilitation programs that can be maintained on a long-term basis.

Rewarding Careers
Just as we are passionate about leading our clients in living happy, healthy lives, we
also value the happiness of our staff member including Certified Medication Aide (C.M.A). Briarwood Detox offers rewarding, life-changing careers that allow our staff members to be a part of something much bigger than themselves. We are always looking to expand our tight-knit team of professionals. If you are a positive, passionate person who truly wants to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from addiction, we would love to hear from you.

Job title

Certified Medication Aide

Reports to

Licensed Vocational/Registered Nurse

Summary/Objective

The purpose of this position is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients – this is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs.
• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurse(s).
• Assist nursing and admissions departments.
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs.
• Document the administered medical in the client’s medical record.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Follows all Briarwood Detox/Nova Recovery Center LLC policies and procedures to include but not limited to human resource, clinic, and administrative, HIPPA and compliance.
• Serves and protects the facility by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) standard.
• Coordinates with Nurse Practitioner and Director of Operations to keep all informed of current departmental activities, plans, and developments through both oral and written reports.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clients, staff, and any other information this position may be privy to.
• Acts as a representative of Briarwood Detox and/or Nova Recovery Center at work and in the community by representing a favorable image of the center to all outside contacts with courteous and tactful behavior toward clients, visitors, and other staff.
• Demonstrates ability to be a team player by offering solutions to problems identified and participating in the Quality Assurance program, when appointed or able.
• Dresses in an appropriate manner according to the dress code.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Responsible for being at work, on time, per the established schedule, as applicable.
• Practices in compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct within the employee handbook.
• Completes required in-service training and continuing education within required timelines.
• Complies with all applicable Nova Recovery Policies and Procedures.
• All other duties and/or special projects as assigned by Management.

Work Environment

This job operates in a nursing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. This position requires long periods of standing, periodic sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. This position requires lifting and/or moving items up to 10 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position and hours of work are scheduled by the Manager of Nursing. The facility is open 7 days a week/24 hours a day/365 days a year and your schedule may include working weekends and holidays.

Travel

This position may travel to other Briarwood locations in the State of Texas.

Required Education and Experience

Medication Aide certification, experience with a 12-step program preferred.

General Qualifications

Must have excellent customer service skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with other departments within the Nova Recovery LLC programs. Ability to be a self-starter with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide you CMA certified medication aide certificate number? We are not looking at CNA's Certified nursing assistants or medical assistants at this time.

Work Location: One location

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