Medication Aide — Resident Care & Safety Champion

Pine Village Company; Moundridge (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Village in Kansas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist the Nursing Department by administering daily medications as ordered and documenting each administration per policy. The role reports to Nursing leadership and requires proper certifications and compliance with care standards.

You must be a certified nursing assistant with a medication aide certification and CPR. The position demands 1 year of healthcare experience (or 2 years as a medication aide) and a solid understanding

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 a 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.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition.
• Performs tasks related to medication administration including vital signs and dose calculations.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

Skills

Good understanding of medical and phar

Healthcare experience or medication

English reading/writing/speaking

Follow policies and instructions

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medication Aide Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Pine Village in Kansas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist the Nursing Department by administering daily medications as ordered and documenting each administration per policy. The role reports to Nursing leadership and requires proper certifications and compliance with care standards.

You must be a certified nursing assistant with a medication aide certification and CPR. The position demands 1 year of healthcare experience (or 2 years as a medication aide) and a solid understanding