Medication Aide (MA40 required) - Full-Time - Nights - Eventide Prairie Commons

Eventide Senior Living Communities•Grand Island, NE

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island is hiring a full-time Medication Aide. The position requires active, good-standing MA40 and CNA licenses in Nebraska. The scheduled shift is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (12 hours), with an every-third-weekend and holiday rotation. The Medication Aide assists seniors or clients with activities of daily living, supports admissions, discharges, transfers, and new-employee orientation, and follows department documentation protocols and individual care or service plans. When working as an MA40, the aide prepares and administers medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as physician-ordered and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role also requires safeguarding protected health information and adjusting priorities to meet changing needs during the shift. The stated starting pay range is $19.00–$21.28 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are available for select positions based on employment status and shift worked. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 403(b) with employer match; paid time off; and other perks.

Requirements

Active, good-standing MA40 license required.
Active CNA license in Nebraska required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months of experience as an aide or caregiver preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring or ambulation, and continence.
Assist with senior/client admissions, discharges, and transfers, and orient new employees.
Follow department protocols for submitting completed documentation.
Prioritize assignments and adjust throughout the shift to meet changing senior, client, caregiver, team member, manager, and call-light needs.
Perform assigned work duties within the work environment, as directed by Eventide.
Follow each individual senior/client's comprehensive care plan or service plan.
Safeguard protected health information and comply with HIPAA privacy regulations.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as ordered by a physician and according to facility policies and procedures.