Certified Medication Aide

CHSGa; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Lane Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide to join our compassionate team. You will administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care following clinical guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with nurses and families to ensure high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications via oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal routes.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 under physician direction.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing.
• Document medication administration and declinations per guidelines.
• Report unusual reactions to medication in the resident’s record.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care such as bathing, grooming, dressing.
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations per physician orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (GA)

Certified Medication Aide (GA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at Autumn Lane 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.

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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