Certified Medication Aide for Senior Care

Indian Oaks; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OnShift, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Medication Aide to support licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by physicians, following nursing standards and facility policies.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, monitoring for adverse reactions, vital signs, and teamwork with nurses to ensure resident well-being. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, medication aide certification, and CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.
• Must have medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year health care industry experience or 2 years as medication aide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition.

Skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified nursing assistant (CNA)

Medication aide certification

Job description

OnShift, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Medication Aide to support licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by physicians, following nursing standards and facility policies.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, monitoring for adverse reactions, vital signs, and teamwork with nurses to ensure resident well-being. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, medication aide certification, and CPR.