Certified Medication Aide - PT Day & Evening Shifts

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Southland 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

Part Time:

Starting Pay: $21.25 to $23.25/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
• •Vision Insurance
• •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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