Certified Medication Aide / Night Shift

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay

Opportunity for Advancement

Continued Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Stock Purchase Option

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

NHC Healthcare Glasgow is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our nursing team. The CMA will administer daily medications to patients and assist with ADLs as part of a CNA team. Must be certified.

The CMA role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and adherence to physician orders, with a focus on patient safety and quality care in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Certified Medication Aide.
• A CMA is a CNA responsible for administering medications and assisting with ADLs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
• Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
• Record medications administered.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition and report to the Licensed Nurse.
• Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

Skills

Certified Medication Aide

CNA background

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

NHC Healthcare Glasgow is looking for excellent Certified Medication Aides to join our nursing team! Must be certifed!

A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility and assisting with ADLs. Also referred to as Medical Aide Technicians, their duties include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with ADLs and following physician orders.

A CMA is a qualified and self‑motivated and extremely detail‑oriented person. The need to possess in‑depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, that is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and being attentive to patients’ conditions is a must too.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
• Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
• Record medications administered.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition as well as report changes to the Licensed Nurse.
• Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

What we offer

• Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay – Rolls over year to year
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Opportunities for Continued Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay
• Company Stock Purchase Option
• Flexible Schedules

Why NHC?

We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family‑oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com

We look forward to talking with you!!