Certified Medication Aide - FT - Night

Bolingreenhealth; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO + 7 holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability (Company Paid)

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Wynfield Park Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide and CMA to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine care on a full-time night shift.

You will follow clinical guidelines, document care, and work with a compassionate team in a nonprofit, mission-driven setting that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Georgia Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in Georgia required.
• Georgia Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in Georgia required.
• EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications as directed.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema as ordered.
• Document medication administration and/or declination per guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident's record any unusual reaction and share with the resident, family and health care provider.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.
• Perform dressing changes of skin alterations as ordered.
• Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Georgia Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Georgia Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Job description

Join us at Wynfield Park 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: Night 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
• EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

Wynfield Park 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.