Certified Medication Aide - FT - Night

CHSGa • Statesboro, GA

2d

About The Position

Heritage Inn 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 dressing changes, reports medication reactions and changes in residents’ conditions, and maintains professional, caring communication with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers. This is a full-time night-shift position with a starting pay range of $18.93 to $21.25 per hour.

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.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with associates, patients, family members, and visitors in a warm, friendly, and approachable 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 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 in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse as needed.
• Use professional, effective verbal and written communication with associates, patients, family members, and visitors.
• Respond to concerns and answer questions appropriately with a helpful and caring demeanor.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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