Medication Aide: Patient Care & Medication Administration

GENERATIONS HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC; Spencer (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

GENERATIONS HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC in Spencer, TN is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant with medication aide certification to deliver and document medications under nursing supervision. The role requires experience in healthcare and a solid understanding of pharmacology.

Responsibilities include recording administrations, monitoring for adverse reactions, and assisting with vital signs and routine tasks. The position is on-site with hourly pay in the range shown.

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.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified nursing assistant (CNA)

Medication aide certification

Job description

GENERATIONS HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC in Spencer, TN is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant with medication aide certification to deliver and document medications under nursing supervision. The role requires experience in healthcare and a solid understanding of pharmacology.

Responsibilities include recording administrations, monitoring for adverse reactions, and assisting with vital signs and routine tasks. The position is on-site with hourly pay in the range shown.