Certified Medication Aide — Compassionate Care & Med Admin

Community Health Systems of Georgia (CHSGA); Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO with cash out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Heritage Inn Statesboro is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a non-profit, mission-driven setting. You will document administration, follow clinical guidelines, and collaborate with a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include insulin and B12 administration, glucose testing, and ensuring proper storage of medications, while maintaining compassionate communication with residents, families, and

Qualifications

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

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

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Heritage Inn Statesboro is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a non-profit, mission-driven setting. You will document administration, follow clinical guidelines, and collaborate with a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include insulin and B12 administration, glucose testing, and ensuring proper storage of medications, while maintaining compassionate communication with residents, families, and