Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

CHSGa; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Lane Health & Rehab in Georgia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide to join our nonprofit, mission-driven team. You will administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care under established guidelines.

You will document appropriately, work with physicians and families, and contribute to a high standard of care in our supportive center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia CNA certification required.
• Georgia CMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal meds as ordered.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician direction.
• Deliver medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Administer enemas as prescribed by a physician.
• Document medication administration and any declinations.
• Report unusual med reactions to the resident, family and provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.
• Complete dressing changes per guidelines and report changes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization & prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at Autumn Lane 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.

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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