Certified Medication Aide - FT - Day

CHSGa
  • Richland, Georgia
    7 days ago

    Job Description

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    Four County Health & Rehab

    – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

    Full Time: Day

    Starting Pay: $18.40 to $20.25/hour

    Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

    Weekly pay

    Benefits Offered:

    • myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday
    • Paid time off with ability to cash out
    • 7 paid Holidays
    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Company Paid Life and Disability
    • 401(k)  with match
    • Referral Bonus Program

    SUMMARY

    Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.

    ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
    • Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
    • Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler.
    • Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
    • Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
    • Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
    • Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider.
    • Properly store and dispose of medications.
    • Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed
    • Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed.

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
    • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required
    • Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
    • Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    • Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia
    • Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia

    EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichland, Georgia

    Skills

    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Insulinunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Metered Dose Inhalersunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
    • Ophthalmologyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Quality of Careunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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