Certified Medication Aide
About The Position
Interim HealthCare is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to support residents in long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. The role focuses on administering medications safely and accurately, monitoring residents' well-being, and maintaining medication records and supplies. The aide also provides compassionate support with activities of daily living as needed, while promoting residents' comfort, dignity, and independence and following applicable care plans, facility policies, and state regulations. The position offers $24–$27 per hour, paid weekly, with scheduling options that include PRN, part-time, and full-time contracts, as well as day, evening, and night shifts. Team member on-call support is available 24/7. Health insurance, Aflac policies, and a 401(k) are available based on eligibility.
Requirements
- Active Certified Medication Aide certification in South Dakota, or the ability to obtain certification through reciprocity or endorsement, as applicable.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to adapt to different facility environments, care plans, and resident needs.
- Must maintain all required certifications, credentials, and professional standards.
- Must meet applicable facility-specific requirements and complete all required pre-employment screenings and onboarding procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Medication Aide experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications according to physician orders, individual care plans, facility policies, and applicable state regulations.
- Accurately document medication administration and maintain medication records.
- Monitor residents for medication reactions and changes in condition.
- Maintain proper medication storage, organization, and inventory.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
- Provide compassionate care that promotes residents' comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Follow infection prevention protocols, medication safety procedures, and facility policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of certification.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $24–$27 per hour, paid weekly.
- Flexible scheduling through a scheduling app, with PRN, part-time, and full-time contract options and day, evening, and night shifts.
- 24/7 on-call support from an Interim HealthCare team member.
- Health insurance available based on eligibility.
- Aflac policies available based on eligibility.
- 401(k) available based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
