Certified Medication Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc.; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education support

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Warren, Ohio. You will assist licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications and documenting the process while ensuring compliance with established standards.

The ideal candidate must hold a high school diploma, be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), have a medication aide certification, and have at least one year of healthcare experience. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers great benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the State of Ohio without restrictions.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Must deliver medications according to established standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes and reports adverse reactions to medications.
• Records medication administration accurately.

Skills

Medication administration

Adverse drug reactions observation

Documentation skills

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Medication aide certification

1 year of healthcare experience or 2 years as medication aide

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

The Certified Medication Aide assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and state requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily orally to rectal, eye, ear, nose and vaginal also inhalation and topical medications
• to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures to include dosage and time.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications including dosage amounts.
• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

*Maintain the confidentiality of all residents, staff and organization information.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a CNA
• Must have medication aide certification from state.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years' experience as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be a Certified Medication Aide in the State of Ohio without restrictions.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check. After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.