Medication Aide

Medication Aide

Job #1480724

Ellsworth, ME

$932-1123/week*

40 hrs/week

• Estimated wages and expense reimbursement. Does not include taxes, insurance, or other deductions that may occur.

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Job overview

Start date

09/09/2024

Assignment length

8 weeks

Shift

Nights

Hours

5 X 8

Job description

Interested in making a positive impact? You've come to the right place. At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. And making a difference isn't the only perk of traveling with us. Start your medical travel career with Fusion Medical Staffing and gain access to competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, corporate discounts and perks, a clinical team to support you along your journey, and a recruiter determined to help you succeed. We've got your back so you can focus on what you do best: helping others. Medication Aide

• Traveler Position: Medication Aide Lic/Certs: CPR, Medication Aide Certificate 13 week Medication Aide travel assignment Client in [CITY & STATE] is looking for a Medication Aide to help them out for 13 weeks. This is a [TIME] shift position. At Fusion Medical, we truly believe that as people taking care of people, together we can do anything.

Benefits Include:

• • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours • Highly competitive pay • Best in the industry Medical, Dental, and Vision • Short term disability • 401(k) • Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program • Your recruiter is available 24-7 • Reimbursement for licensure and CEU's

Qualifications/Requirements:

• One years' experience as a Medication Aide preferred

• Current Medication Aide certification

• Current CNA State license if required

• Current CPR Certification

• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

• Physical Abilities: Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending. The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Administers medication according to the 5 rights of medication administration

• Monitors patient's behavior and reports any change or adverse effect from a medication to the charge nurse

• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.

• Communicates appropriately to supervising LPN/RN

• May perform CNA duties as requested

• Follows hospital safety rules and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Occasionally performed (1%-33%) - sitting, kneeling, crawling, balancing

• Frequently performed (34%-66%) - twisting, stooping, bending, lifting, crouching, carrying

• Constantly performed (67%-100%) - standing, walking, reaching, speaking, grasping, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination

Required Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills - to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and a professional appearance.

• Technical/Motor Skills

• Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.

• Mental Requirements

• Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail.

• Sensory

• Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate

Other Requirements:

• Medication administration skills are essential. Must have a valid CMA certification in the state where they will be practicing and BLS certification.

Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer