Certified Medication Aide - FT - Night

CHSGa•Cuthbert, GA

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 patient care, completes dressing changes as directed, and reports relevant changes or medication reactions to the licensed nurse and other appropriate parties. This is a full-time night position with a starting pay range of $18.93 to $21.25 per hour. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are offered, and employees are paid weekly.

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 prioritizing skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, and respond to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor.

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.
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 as established in clinical guidelines and per physician orders.
Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.