Certified Medication Aide - Day & Evening Shifts Available

Avalon Health and Rehabilitation; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay – ability to receive pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

Avalon Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide / Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care under clinical guidelines. The role includes insulin, injections, and glucose testing, with validation in the resident's records and ongoing documentation of care.

Applicants must hold GA CNA and CMA certifications and be able to work evenings, nights, or weekends.

Qualifications

• Proficient with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, especially Word/Excel).
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication; warm, professional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications and treatments as directed.
• Perform finger-stick glucose testing and other point-of-care tasks.
• Document medication administration accurately in resident records.
• Provide routine patient care such as bathing and grooming as needed.
• Store and dispose of medications properly and report adverse reactions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Nursing Aide (GA)

Certified Medication Aide (GA)

Job description

Pay:

$21.25 to $23.25/hour Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday
• 401(k) with match

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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