Evening Medication Aide — Senior Living

Wallick; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Wallick Senior Living in Meadow Valley is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer prescribed meds under RN supervision and document accurately. You’ll promptly relay resident needs for PRN meds and report any adverse reactions, while ensuring effective communication with residents, families, and the care team.

The role emphasizes nursing knowledge within CMA scope, assisting with personal care tasks and responding to call lights in a timely manner, plus performing duties as directed by

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a Certified Medication Aide certificate from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Completion of first aide training and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse. Completes documentation of medication administration.
• Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications.
• Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, management and families.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures that falls under the scope of the Certified Medication Aide.
• Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the residents’ needs.
• Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medication Aide (Ohio Board of Nursing)

First aid training and CPR

Job description

Wallick Senior Living in Meadow Valley is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer prescribed meds under RN supervision and document accurately. You’ll promptly relay resident needs for PRN meds and report any adverse reactions, while ensuring effective communication with residents, families, and the care team.

The role emphasizes nursing knowledge within CMA scope, assisting with personal care tasks and responding to call lights in a timely manner, plus performing duties as directed by