Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay – ability to receive payก่อน

Paid time off

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 Medication Aide to administer physician-ordered medications and perform point-of-care testing in a non-profit, mission-driven setting that emphasizes high-quality care and compassionate service. You will work under licensed nursing supervision, maintain accurate documentation, and provide routine patient care such as bathing, grooming and dressing.

Candidates must follow clinical guidelines, communicate with residents and families, and be available

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered medications and various routes per protocol.
• Perform finger-stick glucose testing and document results per guidelines.
• Document and report any medication reactions and care needs in the resident's record.
• Provide routine patient care (bathing, grooming, dressing) as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in GA

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

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


• EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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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.