Certified Medication Aide

Cherry Blossom Health and Rehabilitation; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO with cash out

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cherry Blossom Health and Rehabilitation in Georgia is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide direct patient care according to clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include medication administration, glucose testing, injections per physician direction, documentation, and reporting changes to the nurse.

We offer medical/dental/vision, PTO, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a referral bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal meds.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician direction.
• Administer meds via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration in resident records.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care such as bathing and grooming.
• Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide in GA

Certified Medication Aide in GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY

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

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

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

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As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.