Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

CHSGa•Commerce, GA

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Northridge Health & Rehab is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer and document physician-ordered medications, treatments, and point-of-care testing in accordance with established clinical guidelines. The role also provides routine resident care and performs dressing changes as directed by clinical guidelines and physician orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Aide in the State of Georgia.
Certified Medication Aide in the State of Georgia.
Proficiency using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate in a warm, friendly, approachable, helpful, and caring manner.

Responsibilities

Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications.
Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 according to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
Administer medications via metered-dose inhaler.
Perform finger-stick blood glucose testing in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
Administer physician-ordered commercially prepared disposable enemas.
Document medication administration or declination according to established clinical guidelines.
Report and document unusual medication reactions in the resident’s record and communicate them to the resident, family, and health care provider.
Store and dispose of medications properly.
Provide routine patient care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as needed.
Complete dressing changes for skin alterations according to clinical guidelines and physician orders, and report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
Communicate professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns and answer questions appropriately.