Medication Aide — $5k Sign-On for Compassionate Care

Liberty Healthcare Management; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Medication Aide to administer medications as directed, monitor residents, and ensure safety through standard procedures and documentation. The role emphasizes ethical practice, leadership, and adherence to policies.

The position requires state-approved training, competency evaluation, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, and walking as part of daily duties in a care setting.

Qualifications

• Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Successfully complete the state approved training program, including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
• Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual, except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastric tubes and IV medications.
• Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
• Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
• Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
• Performs documentation and reports any medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Leadership skills

Job description

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Medication Aide to administer medications as directed, monitor residents, and ensure safety through standard procedures and documentation. The role emphasizes ethical practice, leadership, and adherence to policies.

The position requires state-approved training, competency evaluation, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, and walking as part of daily duties in a care setting.