Certified Medication Aide - Evening/Night Shift

GA Medgroup Cartersville , GA 30120

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Townsend Park 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

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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