Certified Medication Aide - Day & Evening Shift

CHSGa; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Avalon Health & Rehab is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered meds and provide routine care in a compassionate, professional setting.

You will perform finger-stick glucose testing, document in resident records, and follow clinical guidelines to ensure safe, effective care for residents. This role supports a mission-driven nonprofit environment with strong team leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Georgia CNA certification is required.
• Georgia CMA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 under physician direction and guidelines.
• Administer meds via metered dose inhaler.
• Perform finger stick glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration and declination in resident records.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Report any unusual reactions to medications to the nurse and healthcare provider.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Job description

Join us at Avalon Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Pay: $21.25 to $23.25/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered

• myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

Summary

Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.

Role And 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 And Abilities

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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