Certified Medication Aide - FT Day Shift

About the Role

Join us at Meadows Park Health & Rehab, a non-profit, mission-driven organization where you’ll be valued, recognized, and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We provide a supportive team and leadership that cares about every aspect of your life, both inside and outside our centers. Practice your passion in an environment known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Pay

Full-time starting pay: $18.40 to $20.25/hour. Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Weekly pay.

Benefits

• myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Referral bonus program

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 commercially prepared disposable enemas ordered by a physician.
• Document medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide updates to the resident, their family, and the healthcare provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine care to residents, including bathing, grooming, and dressing as needed.
• Complete dressing changes for skin alterations as established in clinical guidelines and per physician orders; report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

Skills

• Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicates well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.
• Responds to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answers questions professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Aide in the State of Georgia.
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Georgia.

Meadows Park Health & Rehab is an EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug-Free Workplace.