Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

Join us at Heritage Inn of Barnesville

– 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

Pay: $20.25 to $23.25/hour

Shift differentials evenings, nights and weekends

Weekly pay

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

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