Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate Patient Care (FT)

Bolingreenhealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay - pay before payday

Paid time off with cash-out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

High Shoals Health & Rehab is seeking a dedicated medication aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a compassionate setting. You will document administrations and report any adverse reactions to the nursing team, following clinical guidelines and physician orders.

The role requires a CNA and CMA certification in Georgia, strong computer skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

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

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Job description

High Shoals Health & Rehab is seeking a dedicated medication aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a compassionate setting. You will document administrations and report any adverse reactions to the nursing team, following clinical guidelines and physician orders.

The role requires a CNA and CMA certification in Georgia, strong computer skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.