Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

Paid time off with cash out

7 paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Disability

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Heritage Inn Statesboro is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide and Certified Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and provide routine patient care in a compassionate, non-profit environment. You will document care, follow clinical guidelines, and collaborate with the health care team to support residents’ well-being.

Position offers evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, benefits, and weekly pay. Requires GA CNA and CMA certifications and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications (oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, rectal).
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 as directed.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Perform finger-stick glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration and declinations.
• Report unusual reactions and communicate with residents, families, and providers.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Complete wound dressing changes per physician orders and guidelines.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Certified Nursing Aide

Georgia Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Join us at

Heritage Inn

– 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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