Certified Medication Aide

Wallick Communities • Toledo, OH

151d • $21

About The Position

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role.

Requirements

• Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• CPR Certified
• Nurse Aide Certification

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse
• Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications
• Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications
• Provide exceptional personal service and daily care to residents
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff management and families
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming
• Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident’s needs
• Assists in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and documents meal intake, as prescribed
• Knows proper technique for first aid
• Completes documentation of medication administration
• Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the residents
• Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities
• Assists residents to and from activities
• Lifting, turning, and re-positioning residents as needed
• Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 401K
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees