Certified Medication Aide

Ohio Living; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer medications and provide care to residents. The role involves working closely with nurses, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and certification as a Medication Aide, along with a year of healthcare experience. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare industry experience required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications under nurse supervision.
• Observes patients for drug reactions.
• Records medication administration according to facility procedures.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our goal is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work. Whether through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity, or other ways, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout Ohio in the lives of those who need healthcare or are embracing the next chapter of their lives. Our team members demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, leadership, and care.

The Certified Medication Aide administers prescribed drugs to residents in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

1. Care Management and Service Delivery - 50%

• Dispenses oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes patients for drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurses.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including reporting patient vital signs and the need for PRN medication to the Charge Nurse, and receives permission to give medication after assessment.
• Assists the Charge Nurse in providing care to clients, including observation and reporting of needs.
• Creates a warm, personal, and calm environment throughout the unit.

1. Operations Management - 25%

• Stocks the medication cart and reports to the nurse when medications need to be ordered.
• Ensures CNAs conduct frequent rounds and answer call lights promptly, meeting residents' needs.
• Checks rooms for medications and unauthorized food, reporting findings to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains resident rooms, work areas, and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner, following infection control standards and reporting hazards immediately.
• Attends care conferences and departmental meetings, and participates in in-service training.
• Shares observations and insights to improve departmental quality and efficiency.

1. Administration and Reporting - 25%

• Records medication administration according to facility procedures.
• Reports changes in residents' or patients' conditions to the Charge Nurse promptly.
• Reports concerns and complaints from residents, patients, or families.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current unencumbered certification for Ohio as a Certified Medication Aide required.

Experience

• One year of healthcare industry experience required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking up to 8 hours/day.
• Lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents/patients or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, cuts, and exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.