Certified Medication Aide

FULL AND PART TIME!

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties within scope of practice may be assigned.)

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Current Certified Nursing Aide in State of Georgia

Certified Medication Aide in State of Georgia

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