Medication Aide - Careful Med Admin & Resident Support

Generation-Gaither; Spencer (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Generation-Gaither in Spencer, TN is seeking a qualified nursing assistant to join our care team. The role involves delivering routine medications under supervision, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting administration according to policy.

You must hold CNA and medication aide certifications, maintain CPR, and have 1+ year healthcare experience or 2+ years as a medication aide. Excellent patient care is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.
• Must have medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

Job description

Generation-Gaither in Spencer, TN is seeking a qualified nursing assistant to join our care team. The role involves delivering routine medications under supervision, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting administration according to policy.

You must hold CNA and medication aide certifications, maintain CPR, and have 1+ year healthcare experience or 2+ years as a medication aide. Excellent patient care is required.