Certified Medication Aide - FT - Day

Four County Health & Rehabilitation; Richland (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Four County Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for a full-time day shift. The role involves administering physician-ordered medications and treatments, documenting administration, and performing point-of-care testing per clinical guidelines.

We offer a strong team, non-profit mission, and benefits including health, vision, and retirement plans. The successful candidate will have a GA CNA and CMA certification, high school diploma, and excellent organizational and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Aide (GA) required.
• Certified Medication Aide (GA) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Document medication administration and/or declination following established guidelines.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed.
• Report unusual reactions to medications to the resident and health care provider.
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in guidelines.
• Maintain resident records and communicate with health care providers.

Skills

Medication administration

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification (GA)

CMA certification (GA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at

Four County 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

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

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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