Certified Medication Aide - FT - Day

Bolingreenhealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Scott Health & Rehab is seeking a Nursing Aide / Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and perform related therapeutic tasks. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, glucose testing, and assisting with daily patient care in a non-profit health care setting.

The position offers full-time day shifts with starting pay between $18.40 and $20.25 per hour and weekly pay, including shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in GA and Certified Medication Aide in GA.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications and treatments.
• Document medication administration and patient records.
• Perform finger-stick glucose testing per guidelines.
• Assist with patient grooming and daily care as needed.
• Maintain proper medication storage and disposal.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CNA GA

CMA GA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at Scott 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

Full Time: Day Starting Pay: $18.40 to $20.25/hour Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Weekly pay

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
• EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Scott Facebook

BENEFITS OFFERED:

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

Scott Facebook As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.