Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

Heritage Inn Health; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO 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 Health in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for night shifts. The role administers physician-ordered medications and performs point-of-care testing under clinical guidelines, with emphasis on insulin, epinephrine and B12 per doctor direction.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper medication storage, documentation and communication with residents, families and health care providers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 per physician direction and guidelines.
• Administer medications via metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration and/or declination following guidelines.
• Report and document any unusual reactions to medication and share with resident, family and health care provider.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Complete dressing changes per clinical guidelines and orders; report changes to licensed nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide - GA

Certified Medication Aide - GA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

## Certified Medication Aide - Night ShiftApply: Heritage Inn - Statesboro, GA 30458: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR35037Join us atHeritage 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 communitiesPay: $18.93 to $21.25/hourShift differentials evenings, nights and weekendsWeekly 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 GeorgiaEEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace