Medication Aide (CNA required) - Full-Time - Evenings - Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center
About The Position
Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island is hiring a full-time Medication Aide (MA40). The scheduled shift is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for eight hours, with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The position requires active, good-standing MA40 and CNA licenses in Nebraska. The Medication Aide provides assistance with activities of daily living and supports seniors/clients through admissions, discharges, transfers, and individualized care plans. Using an MA40, the employee prepares and administers medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as ordered by a physician and according to facility policies and procedures. The 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 in Nebraska.
- Active CNA license in Nebraska.
- At least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of experience as an aide or caregiver.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transferring or ambulation, and continence.
- Assist with senior/client admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation of new employees.
- Follow department protocol for submitting completed documentation.
- Prioritize assignments and adjust throughout the shift to meet changing or overlapping needs, including call lights when necessary.
- Perform work duties related to the position within the assigned work environment, as assigned by Eventide.
- Follow the comprehensive care plan or service plan developed for each senior/client.
- Comply with HIPAA privacy requirements and safeguard protected health information.
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments under RN direction, within scope of practice, as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Shift premiums and differentials for select positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
