Medication Aide

Bellingham at West Chester•Bridgewater, NJ

2d•$24

About The Position

When you work at The Delaney of Bridgewater, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Delaney of Bridgewater is recruiting for Medication Aide. The Certified Medicine Aide assists with the administration of medications under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living.

Requirements

Successful completion from a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration with State registry required.
Successful completion of the State approved Medicine Aide Course, and when applicable, the continuing education course.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to document care given.

Nice To Haves

Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
Gives treatments, performs tests, carry-out procedures and collects specimens as instructed.
Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated.
Transfers, transports, and escorts residents as needed.
Answers signal lights promptly.
Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly.
Safely prepares, administers, and charts oral, topical, and suppository drugs.
Checks and prepares each dose immediately preceding administration.