Certified Medication Aide

CHSGa; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay

Paid time off with ability to cash out

7 paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Stevens Park Health & Rehab in Georgia seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide to support residents with routine care and medication administration under physician orders, following clinical guidelines.

You will document care, perform finger-stick glucose tests, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with nurses and families. The role offers weekly pay, evening/night/weekend shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in Georgia is required.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Georgia is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications (oral, ophthalmic, topical, etc.).
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 as directed by physician.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick glucose testing per clinical guidelines.
• Document medication administration or declination in resident records.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Warm patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide in GA

Certified Medication Aide in GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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: $18.60 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

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

Stevens Park Facebook