Certified Medication Aide - PT - Day

CHSGa; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO with cash out

7 paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Harrington Park Health & Rehab is seeking a Part Time: Day Certified Medication Aide to join our dedicated team in Augusta, GA. The role involves administering physician-ordered medications and routine care under established guidelines, with opportunities for growth and supportive leadership.

Starting pay ranges from $18.93 to $21.25 per hour with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials. Weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are provided in a non-profit, mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia Certified Nursing Aide.
• Georgia Certified Medication Aide.

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.
• Perform finger stick glucose testing per guidelines.
• Document medication administration/declination in resident records.
• Report unusual reactions to medications to health care provider and family.
• Store and dispose of medications properly.
• Provide routine patient care such as bathing, grooming, dressing as needed.
• Complete dressing changes and report changes to the licensed nurse.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Certified Nursing Aide

Georgia Certified Medication Aide

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us at

Harrington Park 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

Part Time: Day

Starting 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
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program
• S UMMARY

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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