Certified Medication Aide

Avalon Health and Rehabilitation; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Avalon Health & Rehab in Newnan, GA is seeking a Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care under established clinical guidelines.

You will document medication administration, monitor residents, and communicate with licensed nurses. This nonprofit center offers competitive pay, shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends, weekly pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications by various routes as directed.
• Document medication administration and any refusals per guidelines.
• Provide routine resident care and report changes to the licensed nurse.
• Maintain proper storage and disposal of medications.
• Conduct glucose testing per clinical guidelines.
• Support residents with basic care activities as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Organization

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

CNA GA

CMA GA

Job description

Join us at Avalon 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: $21.25 to $23.25/hour Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Weekly pay

• 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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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.