What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
WHO ARE WE
Established in 1973, Keystone Treatment Center has excelled in providing comprehensive individualized care for individuals who are suffering with Chemical Dependency, Compulsive Gambling and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions. We are a nationally recognized and respected treatment center that offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment in an atmosphere of Trust, Honesty and Responsibility. Keystone is proud to offer a full continuum of recovery services including Assessments, Medical Detoxification, Rehabilitation, and Continuing care. Services are grounded in the 12 Steps of Recovery and a number of evidenced based therapeutic interventions that are designed to meet the unique needs of the patients who are entrusted in our care.
BENEFITS
Keystone Treatment Center provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends)
- 8 Paid Holidays and 16 Hours of Personal Time
- Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more)
- Licensure reimbursement
- Uniform and Shoe stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
SHIFTS AND HOURS
- We have a full-time day position available. (6:30 am to 7:00 pm)
- Scheduled Shifts are 12 Hours, 3 Days per week with shift differentials available
- Part-Time Medication Aides Shifts can be flexible according to your own schedule, great if you are completing your Nursing Course.
- All Full Time Medication Aides Rotate Weekend Shifts.
TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
Keystone Treatment Center is committed to Training and Safety. All New Hire Medication Aides will attend a 2 Day Facility Orientation and Patient Treatment Program Overview before spending 2 Weeks in Unit Orientation with a Preceptor. We can accommodate shadow shifts for interested candidates!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE MEDICATION AIDE (MEDAID)
- Provide Nursing care, as directed by the Nurse Staff and in conformance with the established standards and administrative policies
- Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
- Passes and charts daily medications as directed by nurse
- Provides therapeutic listening and guidance as required
- May transfer or transport patients
- Performs room checks
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
