Certified Medication Aide - FT Evening Shift

CHSGa; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay – ability to receive pay前قبل

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

Job summary

Southland Health & Rehab is seeking a Full-Time Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a compassionate, standards-based setting.

Responsibilities include administering various medications, glucose testing, and documenting care. Georgia CNA and CMA certifications are required, with benefits such as medical/dental/vision and a 401(k) plan. Shift differentials apply for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer proficiency including standard Office tools.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to greet and communicate with residents, families, and colleagues in a caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician ordered medications (oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, rectal).
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician directions.
• Administer via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Complete dressing changes and disposable enema administration per orders.
• Document medication administration and any declinations per guidelines.
• Record and report unusual reactions to medications to the health team and family.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.
• Follow clinical guidelines for dressing changes and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA Georgia

CMA Georgia

Job description

Join us at Southland 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

Starting Pay: $21.25 to $23.25/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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