Certified Medication Aide

Life Care Services • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Clarendale at Bellevue Place is recruiting a hospitality-focused Certified Medication Aide. The role administers medications as prescribed by a physician and documents administration, effectiveness, and any adverse reactions or side effects under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The aide also supports residents with personal care, daily routines, meals, and community programs while maintaining a calm, clean environment and following assigned tasks and reporting procedures.

Full-time day shift is 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; part-time night shift is 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour, based on experience. The position requires current TN Department of Health Medication Aide Certification.

Requirements

• Current TN Department of Health Medication Aide Certification.
• Willingness to be available for any or all emergencies regarding the community.
• Doctor’s statement verifying freedom from communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience working as an HHA, CNA, PCA, or RA preferred.
• One year of experience working in Assisted Living or Health Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication administration according to their Care Plan/ISP and physician orders.
• Document medication administration, effectiveness, and observed adverse reactions or side effects under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinence care, and foot care.
• Take vital signs and check residents’ height and weight according to policy, where applicable.
• Make, turn down, and strip beds as needed and according to the stated schedule, where applicable.
• Complete residents’ personal laundry on their first scheduled shower day and process linens each shift, where applicable.
• Assist residents at mealtimes by cutting food, encouraging eating, and feeding when needed, where applicable.
• Use the aspects of the Heartfelt Connections Program on an ongoing daily basis, where applicable.
• Maintain a calm atmosphere and keep kitchen, work station, laundry room, bathroom, and common areas neat and clean.
• Complete assignments promptly and follow the chain of command.
• Report unusual resident behavior, changes in status, or medication refusals to the Director of Health Services and/or LPN-LVN-Care Partner.
• Be willing to respond to any or all community emergencies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Free meals from a gourmet chef menu when working

What This Job Offers

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