What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide position at The Village of St. Edward?
Medication Aide - Wadsworth Campus - Assisted Living/Memory Care
** Must have Medication Aide Certification **
Days: 7am-11:30am
Can pick up additional shifts as needed!
The Village of St. Edward offers:
- A kind and welcoming work environment
- LOW resident/patient to staff ratios
- Competitive wages with regular analyses
- Bonus opportunities
- Perfect Attendance Recognition and Rewards
- Wellness Initiatives with Rewards
- Developmental Training Opportunities
- Community Involvement Events
- Family Friendly Events (Santa Claus, Egg Hunting, Trick or Treating, etc.)
- Cell phone discounts as well as others
- And More!
The Village of St. Edward is a not-for-profit organization that supports each person as a valued member of this community. We foster a compassionate environment by promoting excellence in service and a community of belonging with Christ-centered care.
Feel good about the work you do!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
In accordance with the mission and values of The Village of St. Edward the Medication Aide provides for personal care needs of residents and provides assistance and activities as delegated by the nurse. Some tasks that are delegated by the supervising LPN/RN including monitoring resident conditions, documenting and reporting any condition changes, monitoring for drug reactions and at the direction of LPN/RN, administer certain types of medication.
Qualifications:
- Must at least be 18 years of age
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Must be a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in Ohio in good standing
- Current Medication Aide Certification approved by Ohio Board of Nursing
- May have Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Possesses the necessary dexterity to feed, bathe, etc.
- Possesses the ability to bend, stoop, and reach at different angles.
- Walks, stands, and sits intermittently throughout the day.
- Well-lighted, well-ventilated rooms and halls.
- Must understand infection control performance.
- Must be able to utilize therapeutic communication.
- Must communicate professionally and with empathy to residents, families, visitors and coworkers
- Required to make independent decisions.
- Required to assist in response to emergency situations.
Medication Aide, STNA, Assisted Living, State Testing Nursing Assistant, Memory Care, CMA
