Certified Medication Technician - Full Benefits & Growth

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC; Attalla (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift Wall

Job summary

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Medication Aide to administer medications as directed by licensed staff in a skilled nursing environment. The role requires state-approved training and active CNA certification with adherence to documentation standards.

Responsibilities include organizing medication duties, documenting all administrations, monitoring residents for adverse reactions, and reporting findings to the licensed nurse.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed state approved school of medication administration.
• Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification issued by state agency.
• Must be willing to abide by restrictions placed on his/her job by state agency.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Administers PRN medications after authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or physician.
• Organizes assigned medication duties to pour, pass, and document routine medications and PRN meds as instructed by the licensed nurse.
• Documents all PRN’s according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report reactions and side effects of medications to the charge nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

CNA certification

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

State approved training

Tools

Charting software

Job description

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Medication Aide to administer medications as directed by licensed staff in a skilled nursing environment. The role requires state-approved training and active CNA certification with adherence to documentation standards.

Responsibilities include organizing medication duties, documenting all administrations, monitoring residents for adverse reactions, and reporting findings to the licensed nurse.