CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE LEAD

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Medication Aide Lead to oversee CNA activities and medication administration. This role is crucial in ensuring quality care and a safe environment for residents. Candidates should have a high school diploma, certified medication aide training, and preferably some experience in a nursing or aide role.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certified medication aide training course is required.
• One year of nurse assisting or med aide experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CNA activities and resident care.
• Perform medication administration and patient vital signs checks.
• Provide a safe and calm environment for residents.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Observation

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified medication aide training course

Job description

The Certified Medication Aide Lead works closely with the Director of Nursing to monitor CNA activities and resident care. Provides quality care by performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculation of medication dosages, and stocking of the medication cart. Assists with providing a safe, comforting, and calm environment for the resident which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED

Completion of a certified medication aide training course

One year nurse assisting or med aide experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Basic Life Support certification from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for Health Care Provider or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider) successfully obtained within the first 90 days of employment)

Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Day Shift - .