Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

CHSGa•Commerce, GA

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering and documenting physician-ordered medications, treatments, and point-of-care testing according to established clinical guidelines. The role also includes providing routine resident care, completing dressing changes as directed, and reporting changes or unusual medication reactions to the appropriate health care provider.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Aide certification in the State of Georgia.
Certified Medication Aide certification 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 professionally and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions appropriately.

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 using a metered-dose inhaler.
Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing according to 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.
Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.