Certified Medication Aide - PRN
@ Cherry Blossom Health and RehabilitationCertified Medication Aide - PRN
About the job
Cherry Blossom Health & Rehab is a non-profit organization providing high-quality care in the community. This PRN Certified Medication Aide role involves administering medications, documenting, and providing routine patient care, supporting residents in a valued environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Medication Aide in Georgia
- Certified Nursing Aide in Georgia
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient with computers
- Friendly, caring demeanor
Full job description
Join us at
– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities
Pay: $18.93 to $21.25/hour
Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends
Weekly pay
Benefits Offered:
- myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday
- 401(k) with match
SUMMARY
Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
- Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
- Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
- Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
- Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
- Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
- Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
- Properly store and dispose of medications.
- Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
- Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
- Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
- Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
- Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia
EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace
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