Medication Aide
Amavida at Lakes Park•Florham Park, NJ
About The Position
The Medication Aide, also described as a Certified Medicine Aide, assists with medication administration under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role also supports licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and assisting residents with activities of daily living. This is a part-time opportunity scheduled for either 7 a.m.–3 p.m. or 3–11 p.m., with a salary of $25 per hour.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a state-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program.
- Registration with the state registry.
- Successful completion of the state-approved Medicine Aide Course and, when applicable, the continuing education course.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
- Ability to document care given.
Nice To Haves
- Prior geriatric nursing aide experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting, and exercising.
- Give treatments, perform tests, carry out procedures, and collect specimens as instructed.
- Report and record observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when indicated.
- Transfer, transport, and escort residents as needed.
- Respond promptly to signal lights.
- Change bed linens, make beds, and keep rooms clean and orderly.
- Safely prepare, administer, and chart oral, topical, and suppository medications.
- Check and prepare each medication dose immediately before administration.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- Daily pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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