Certified Medication Aide — Impactful, Full-Time Benefits

Ethica Health; Commerce (GA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO with cash-out

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Northridge Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide standard care following clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include administering various medications, insulin, glucose testing, documenting in resident records, and coordinating with licensed nurses. We offer competitive starting pay, benefits, and weekly pay; this is a full-time, on-site role in a non-profit setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in Georgia is required.
• Certified Medication Aide in Georgia is required.

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

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant GA

Certified Medication Aide GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northridge Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide standard care following clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include administering various medications, insulin, glucose testing, documenting in resident records, and coordinating with licensed nurses. We offer competitive starting pay, benefits, and weekly pay; this is a full-time, on-site role in a non-profit setting.