Certified Medication Aide - PT - Day

CHSGa • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering and documenting physician-ordered medications, treatments, and point-of-care testing in accordance with established clinical guidelines. The role also provides routine resident care, completes dressing changes as ordered, and reports changes or concerns to the licensed nurse. The position is part-time, day shift, at Harrington Park Health & Rehab, with a starting pay range of $18.93 to $21.25 per hour. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are available.

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, professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, while maintaining a warm, friendly, and approachable manner.
• Ability to respond to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answer questions professionally when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal, and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 as directed by a physician and in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications using a metered-dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger-stick blood glucose testing in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Administer commercially prepared disposable enemas ordered by a physician.
• Document medication administration or declination in accordance with 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 in accordance with clinical guidelines and physician orders.
• Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

Benefits

• myFlexPay, with the ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with the ability to cash out
• Seven paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral bonus program
• Weekly pay
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED