Certified Medication Aide

CHSGa; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 2,608,000 - 2,927,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay – ability to receive pay

Paid time off with ability to cash out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Stevens Park Health & Rehab in Augusta, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Medication Aide to join our nonprofit, mission-driven team. You will administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in accordance with clinical guidelines.

This role emphasizes documentation, glucose testing, and compassionate patient support; benefits include generous PTO, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with match, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• GA Certified Nursing Aide certification.
• GA Certified Medication Aide certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 under physician direction.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration and any declinations.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.
• Report changes to the nurse and care team; ensure accurate resident records.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nursing Aide GA

Certified Medication Aide 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: $18.93 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

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life and Disability

• 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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