Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

Green Acres Health; Milledgeville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

myFlexPay – pay before payday

Paid time off with cash-out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Green Acres Health in Milledgeville, GA seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support physician-ordered medications and point-of-care testing in a compassionate care setting.

You will administer a range of medications, document care, and perform glucose testing while collaborating with the nursing team. Georgia CNA and CMA credentials are required, with a strong patient-care focus.

Pay ranges from $18.60 to $21.25 per hour with weekly pay and a benefits package including PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications via oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal routes.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 under physician direction and guidelines.
• Document medication administration and any declines in the resident's record.
• Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Store and dispose of medications properly and report any unusual reactions.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed and communicate changes to the licensed nurse.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Georgia)

Certified Nursing Aide (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Job description

Join us at Green Acres 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

Pay: $18.60 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
• EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

Green Acres Facebook As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties. We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work. Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia. We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.