Certified Medication Aide - FT - Day

CHSGa•Pulaski, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines. Full Time: Day Starting Pay: $18.60 to $21.25/hour Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends Weekly pay

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia

Nice To Haves

Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.
Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
Properly store and dispose of medications.
Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders.
Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.