CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. seeks a Certified Medication Aide to provide safe medication administration, monitor residents' vital signs, and stock the medication cart. You will help maintain a calm, supportive environment for residents during care interactions.

This part-time evening position requires CMA certification, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Prior nurse assisting or med aide experience is preferred, with a Sun/Wed 5p-10p schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a certified medication aide training course.
• One year nurse assisting or med aide experience preferred.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA).
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, calculating dosages, and stocking the medication cart.
• Assists in creating a safe, comforting, and calm environment for residents.

Skills

CMA

BLS

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Provides quality care by performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculation of medication dosages, and stocking of the medication cart. Assists with providing a safe, comforting, and calm environment for the resident which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED

Completion of a certified medication aide training course

One year nurse assisting or med aide experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Basic Life Support certification from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider) successfully obtained within the first 90 days of employment

Schedule-Shift-Hours Part Time - Evening Shift - 5p-10p Sun/Wed