CMA Certified Medication Aide

Ascension Health Alliance; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health Alliance seeks a dedicated Medication Aide for their Assisted Living department in Hays, Kansas. This full-time role involves administering medications to patients and ensuring their safety under supervision. Join a respected organization offering extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Medication Aide certification required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications under supervision.
• Take vital signs and observe patient responses.
• Restock medication inventories.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Details

• Department:Assisted Living
• Schedule: Full Time Day and Evening shift and Part Time
• Facility:Via Christi Village
• Location:Hays, KS
• Salary: $16.90 - $22.52 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN)/(LVN) and maintains related medical records.

• Present medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.
• Restock medication inventories.
• May provide direct patient care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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