What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Technician position at Wallick Communities?
Joining Oakleaf Village as a Medication Aide is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Columbus, OH becomes a home that can not only sustain, but also improve the quality of life for our residents and provide peace of mind for their loved ones. Oakleaf is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work.
Specifics:
- We offer complete schedule flexibility; full time, part time, and PRN opportunities.
- Competitive pay ray - up to $21/hr., plus shift differentials.
- Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing - required.
Benefits:
- Pay on-demand, access your money as soon as you earn it!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid time off & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance within 2 weeks
- Tuition reimbursement (*** We will pay for your Medication Aide training!)
- Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free meals
- Company provided uniforms
- 401(k) with a company match after 90 days
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
About your role as a Medication Aide: You will provide medication administration and direct resident care to residents daily. The Certified Medication Aide will strive to promote resident’s independence while supporting their activities of daily living in a time and manner in which the resident prefers.
Your Responsibilities:
- Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications.
- Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
- Provide exceptional Personal service and daily care to residents.
- Communicate effectively with residents, staff management and families.
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
- Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
- Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident’s needs.
- Assists in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and documents meal intake, as prescribed.
- Knows proper technique for first aide.
- Completes documentation of medication administration.
- Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the residents.
- Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
- Assists residents to and from activities.
- Lifting, turning, and re-positioning residents as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing. CPR Certified. Nurse Aide Certification.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.
Salary : $21
