MEDICATION AIDE - THE OAKS

Liberty Healthcare Management; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Medication Aide for full-time night shifts. You will administer medications per policy, monitor residents, and ensure safety.

Requirements include NA1 registry, completion of state-approved training with competency evaluation, and the ability to read, hear, speak, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication as directed in policies and procedures and avoids injections, g-tube, nasogastric, and IV meds as specified.
• Performs vital signs and related duties, and documents any medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substances and follows shift-change procedures with proper sign-in/sign-off.
• Practices safety and universal precautions to protect residents and staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

NA1 registry

State-approved training program

Job description

MEDICATION AIDE - THE OAKS

Liberty Healthcare Management Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

MEDICATION AIDE

Full Time, Nights

Job Description

• Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastic 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 ay medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.