What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide PRN position at M Health Fairview?
Job Overview
A Brief Overview This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing. Assists/observes resident medication under the direction of the nurse.
Description:
- Assists resident with personal cares based on individual plan of care
- Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff in a clear, concise manner
- Maintain order and cleanliness in residents rooms and other work areas
- Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
- Follows all shift routines regarding measuring of vital signs, weights, and administration of medications and treatments
- Dispenses meds using the right route, medication, resident time, and dose
- Maintains an awareness of actual and potential side effects, adverse reactions, contraindications and purposes of medications
- Maintains a clean medication cart
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of required training and meet the state requirements for Medication Administration with a Med Tech Certificate from the State of FL ( 6 hour in-person course )
- Completion of Refresher Course each year if Med Tech Certificate is not from current year
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 0-1 years of experience
- Ability to work with a diverse and geriatric population
- Ability to communicate effectively with insight and kindness for others
- Experience working in a patient support role (HHA, PCA, DSP, NA, Resident Assistant)
- Work experience in a customer service setting
Qualifications
$20.64-$28.89 / Hourly
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusSalary : $21 - $29
