Night-Shift Certified Medication Aide: Patient Care Pro

Greene Point Health; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay

PTO with cash-out

7 paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Northridge Health & Rehab in Commerce, GA is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for night shift to administer physician-ordered medications and monitor residents following clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include insulin, epinephrine, and B12 administration, glucose testing, and proper documentation. Requires GA CNA and CMA certifications; a compassionate, professional demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in Georgia.
• Certified Medication Aide in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Georgia CNA Certification

Georgia Certified Medication Aide

Job description

Northridge Health & Rehab in Commerce, GA is seeking a Certified Medication Aide for night shift to administer physician-ordered medications and monitor residents following clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include insulin, epinephrine, and B12 administration, glucose testing, and proper documentation. Requires GA CNA and CMA certifications; a compassionate, professional demeanor is essential.