Certified Medication Aide - Flexible Shifts & Earned Wages

Avardis Health; Heathwood (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Shift options: mornings, afternoons, N

Education and training access

Employee discounts

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Avardis Health is seeking a qualified Certified Medication Aide to join our team at Forrest Oakes Health, offering 12-hour shifts and flexible full-time/part-time options. You will verify resident medications, document administration times, and collaborate with supervisory nurses to ensure safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates hold a NC 24-hour nursing board training, pass the state competency exam, and demonstrate compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required by state regulations.
• Completed 24-hour NC Board of Nursing training.
• Passed a State-administered competency exam.

Responsibilities

• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug, dosage, and time on forms.
• Clarifies orders or treatment regimens with supervisory nurse and notifies supervisor when not administering.
• Takes and records vital signs upon medication administration when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean medication room and cart; ensures residents do not access medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Ensures effective interactions with patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with residents' rights policies.
• Attends care team conferences or meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Completes required forms and documents per policy and regulations.

Skills

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC Board of Nursing 24-hour training

State competency exam

Job description

Avardis Health is seeking a qualified Certified Medication Aide to join our team at Forrest Oakes Health, offering 12-hour shifts and flexible full-time/part-time options. You will verify resident medications, document administration times, and collaborate with supervisory nurses to ensure safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates hold a NC 24-hour nursing board training, pass the state competency exam, and demonstrate compassion, reliability, and teamwork.