Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

CHSGa; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

Paid time off

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

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

This on-site position offers weekly pay, shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with match and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Georgia CNA certification required.
• Georgia Certified Medication Aide certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications as directed and document accordingly.
• Provide routine patient care including bathing, grooming, and dressing as needed.
• Perform finger-stick glucose testing per guidelines.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Complete dressing changes and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Organizational skills

Communication skills (verbal & written

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (GA)

Certified Medication Aide (GA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at Northridge 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

Pay: $18.93 to $21.25/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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