Certified Medication Aide: Precise Med Admin & Patient Care

Hcshiring; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hcshiring in Georgia seeks qualified Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide staff to administer physician-ordered medications by various routes and to conduct routine patient care under clinical guidelines.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient safety, and collaboration with the health care team to report adverse reactions and ensure proper storage and disposal of medications.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (Georgia)

Certified Medication Aide (Georgia)

Job description

Hcshiring in Georgia seeks qualified Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide staff to administer physician-ordered medications by various routes and to conduct routine patient care under clinical guidelines.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient safety, and collaboration with the health care team to report adverse reactions and ensure proper storage and disposal of medications.