Medication Aide, Certified

Chadron Community Hospital, Corp.; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Prairie Pines Lodge Assisted Living in Chadron, NE is seeking a Medication Aide to provide direct patient care and administer medications under nursing supervision. The role supports residents in daily living and ensures accurate medication handling.

The candidate will complete training on body systems, drug effects, terminology, and dosage forms, and must hold a 40-hour Nebraska Assisted Living Medication Aide License with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must complete training on drug effects, medical terminology, and dosage basics.
• Active 40-hour Nebraska Assisted Living Medication Aide License required.
• Current CPR certification and yearly competency testing.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications accurately following facility policy.
• Chart medications in the appropriate system and records.
• Follow fourteen competency standards in medication administration.
• Assist residents with basic care and daily living activities.
• Respect residents' rights and dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Medication safety

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nebraska Assisted Living Medication Aide License

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Full-Time, 30-40 hours/week

3 Nights a week 7pm- 7am, may include weekends and/or holidays. Flexible scheduling.

Benefited position after 60-day waiting period

Job Summary:

The Medication Aide is responsible for providing direct patient care within scope of practice to residents of Prairie Pines Lodge Assisted Living and Independent Living. Assists in the care of the patient and is certified to administer medications. Must complete training in the following areas: basic review of body systems and drug effects on each, medical terminology, drug classifications, dosage, measurements and forms, storage and accountability, problems of observations in drug therapy, administration by oral, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, skin and special categories. Works under the supervision of a nurse.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Passes medications in a sanitary manner, according to facility policy on medicine and according to regulations governing the Provision of Medications by Medication Aids.
• Charts all medications accurately in appropriate place.
• Must provide medications following the fourteen competency standards.
• Assists any resident with minimal care such as: bathing, dressing, making bed, ensuring resident gets to dining room, etc.
• Is aware of resident’s rights. Treats residents with consideration, respect and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality

Experience:

• No prior experience is needed.
• On the job training.

Education:

• Minimum of 10th grade education.

Licensure:

• Must possess active 40-hour Nebraska Assisted Living Medication Aide License.
• Keep Medication Aide license active and complete yearly competency testing.
• Current CPR certification.