Certified Medication Aide

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Warren, OH

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide assists licensed nursing staff by administering residents’ daily medications as ordered by a physician and in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role includes monitoring and documenting residents’ responses and condition, performing tasks associated with medication administration, responding to resident requests, and carrying out other direct-care duties as assigned. The aide must follow infection-control and medication-safety procedures, protect residents from mistreatment, report concerns and occupational exposures, maintain confidentiality, and complete assigned training and skills competency. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community guided by compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Its services include short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a CNA.
Medication aide certification from the state.
At least 1 year of healthcare industry experience or 2 years of experience as a medication aide.
Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
Current CPR certification.
Certified Medication Aide in the State of Ohio without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Administer routine daily medications by oral, rectal, eye, ear, nose, vaginal, inhalation, and topical routes under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
Observe residents for adverse drug reactions and report problems to the nurse.
Record medication administration, including dosage and time, according to company policies and procedures.
Follow written or verbal instructions for managing medications.
Observe residents for changes and document changes in their condition.
Perform medication-administration-related tasks, including taking vital signs, stocking medication carts, and removing discontinued medications.
Handle and store medications safely, including observing dosage amounts.
Respond to resident requests and perform other direct-care duties as assigned.
Report allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment to a supervisor and/or administrator.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Follow established infection-control policies and procedures.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage available to eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child-care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off begins accruing immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday.
Eligibility to participate in the SOV 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 each year for employees pursuing further education in their field.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Quarterly wellness bonus for participating in a health and wellness check.
Ongoing longevity bonus after 3 years.
Annual performance reviews.