Medication Aide

Ciena Healthcare; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Sandy Creek, part of Ciena Healthcare, seeks a Certified Medication Aide to safely administer medications under RN delegation, follow Michigan regulations, and support resident-centered care. Responsibilities include monitoring for adverse reactions, accurate documentation, and timely medication delivery in a skilled nursing setting.

Requirements include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Michigan Medication Aide program, and current Michigan CNA

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Michigan Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered, excluding controlled meds and certain routes, per state and federal regulations.
• Administer prescription and OTC medications in Michigan only under RN delegation.
• Review medication records for completeness and accuracy with physician orders.
• Follow medication administration rights and infection prevention standards.
• Verify orders with RN Supervisor and document vital signs as needed.
• Observe for side effects or adverse reactions and report promptly to RN Supervisor.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications in compliance with regulations.
• Notify RN Supervisor of incidents or changes in resident condition.
• Review resident charts for treatments and diets when necessary.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Michigan Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program

Current Michigan Certified/State Tested Nurse Assistant certification

State certified medication aide certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Facility: The Laurels of Sandy Creek

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for the safe and accurate administration of routine medications to residents under the supervision and delegation of a registered professional licensed nurse, in accordance with Michigan state regulations, facility policies, and physician orders. This role supports resident-centered care by ensuring timely medication delivery, monitoring for adverse reactions, and maintaining accurate documentation while adhering strictly to the defined scope of practice.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

Responsibilities

The essential functions of this position include the following. This list is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. There may be additional essential functions based on the unique nature of the position or environment.

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments except controlled medications, oxygen, injections, intravenously, parenteral or through any jejunostomy, gastrostomy, nasogastric or oral gastric tube, no initial dose or PRN medication as ordered by the physician and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• In Michigan, a certified medication aide shall administrator prescription and OTC medications as approved only at the delegation of the registered nurse this includes oral, inhaled, topical, medications such as nasal spray or as drops or ointments to residents’ eye, ear or nose, rectal and vaginal medications.
• Review medication records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Follow the rights of medication administration and infection prevention standards
• Verify physician orders prior to medication administration and clarify discrepancies with the RN Supervisor.
• Measure, prepare, and administer medications accurately and safely.
• Observe residents for side effects, adverse reactions, or medication errors, and report concerns immediately to the RN Supervisor.
• Ensure medications are stored, handled, and disposed of in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Notify the RN Supervisor when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or change in condition.
• Review the residents’ chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
• Take and record vital signs as necessary.

Education and/or Experience

• Must be, at least 18 years of age, or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Michigan Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Michigan Certified/State Tested Nurse Assistant certification
• Must possess a state certified medication aide certification in the state of Michigan.
• Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

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