Certified Medication Aide

Four County Health and Rehabilitation; Augusta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

MyFlexPay

Paid time off

Cash-out option

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Zusammenfassung

Stevens Park Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide daily resident care in a compassionate, mission-driven setting.

Pay ranges from $18.93 to $21.25 per hour with shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends. Weekly pay and a benefits package including PTO, holidays, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and a referral bonus program are offered.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in Georgia.
• Certified Medication Aide in Georgia.

Aufgaben

• Administer physician-ordered medications (oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, rectal).
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician direction and guidelines.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing.
• Document medication administration and/or declination per guidelines.
• Report unusual reactions to medications to the resident, family and health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Complete dressing changes and report changes to the licensed nurse.

Kenntnisse

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Join us at Stevens Park Health & Rehab - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities

Pay: $18.93 to $21.25/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• myFlexPay - ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

SUMMARY

Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
• Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident's record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
• Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia

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