Licensed Medication Aide: Compassionate Resident Care Lead

Arbors of Ohio; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

HSA and FSA options

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Flexible pay options (daily/weekly/bi‑

Job summary

Arbors at Gallipolis is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to coordinate and administer medications for nursing home residents and to supervise junior staff and CNAs.

You will document residents' conditions, promptly implement physicians' orders, and participate in orientation and ongoing training. A valid Medication Technician certification and CPR are required, with one year of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency response

Staff training

Confidentiality

Education

Medication Technician certification

CPR certification

Job description

Arbors at Gallipolis is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to coordinate and administer medications for nursing home residents and to supervise junior staff and CNAs.

You will document residents' conditions, promptly implement physicians' orders, and participate in orientation and ongoing training. A valid Medication Technician certification and CPR are required, with one year of nursing experience preferred.