What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide position at ClearView Healthcare Management?
Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide!
Shift Type: Full-time, Night shift
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will be responsible for providing patients with non-injectable prescription medications. As a professional, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical staff to prepare, distribute and monitor the effects of a patient's medication. You will work in an environment that affords teamwork and the availability of a multitude of layers of nursing staff that you can consult with at any time.
Your responsibilities:
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
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Shift Type: Full-time, Night shift
As a Certified Medication Aide, you will be responsible for providing patients with non-injectable prescription medications. As a professional, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses or other medical staff to prepare, distribute and monitor the effects of a patient's medication. You will work in an environment that affords teamwork and the availability of a multitude of layers of nursing staff that you can consult with at any time.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to health care provider's orders
- Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following company and regulatory guidelines
- Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors
- Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience working directly with older adults preferred
- Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Must enjoy working with the senior population
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
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