Certified Medication Aide

United Methodist Communities; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and voluntary life保险

Job summary

Bristol Glen in Newton, NJ is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications safely, follow state rules, and work under RN guidance. Part-time evening shifts are available.

You will check blood sugar and administer insulin per care plans, monitor resident responses, document outcomes, answer questions from residents and families, and receive and store incoming pharmacy orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current NJDOHSS-approved Medication Aide certification.
• Current and active New Jersey CNA certification.
• Preferred: Previous experience in long-term care or assisted living.

Responsibilities

• Give residents their medications safely and on schedule, following state rules and RN guidance.
• Check blood sugar and give insulin when a resident's care plan calls for it.
• Watch how residents respond to their medications and document it accurately.
• Answer questions from residents and families, and flag anything the nurse needs to know right away.
• Receive and store incoming pharmacy orders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

NJDOHSS-approved Medication Aide certification

New Jersey CNA certification

Job description

Certified Medication Aide, Bristol Glen, Newton, NJ

$23.00–$25.55/hour based on experience, plus shift differentials up to $2.00/hour. Part-time evening shifts available. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours.

Bristol Glen, a United Methodist Communities residence in Newton, has been certified a Great Place to Work nine years running, and 87% of our team says their work here makes a real difference. If you want steady hours and a team that actually notices your work, we'd like to meet you.

What you'll do

• Give residents their medications safely and on schedule, following state rules and RN guidance
• Check blood sugar and give insulin when a resident's care plan calls for it
• Watch how residents respond to their medications and document it accurately
• Answer questions from residents and families, and flag anything the nurse needs to know right away
• Receive and store incoming pharmacy orders

What you'll need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current NJDOHSS-approved Medication Aide certification
• Current and active New Jersey CNA certification

Preferred:

• Previous experience in long-term care or assisted living

Pay and benefits

• $23.00–$25.55/hour, based on experience
• Shift differentials: $2.00/hour evenings, $2.00/hour overnights, $1.50/hour weekends
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance and e-learning access
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule

Part-time. 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. A flu vaccination is required for this role, with medical and religious exemptions available on request.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.