The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering medications according to physician orders and documenting them accurately in the MAR. They also provide essential assistance with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean environment for residents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be certified to administer medications and capable of performing physical tasks such as assisting with mobility and personal hygiene. A commitment to compassionate care and professional demeanor in a team-based environment is required.
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Job description
Pay up to $25.00/hour Schedule, Shift and Experience dependent!
Full-time or part-time 2nd or 3rd shift available
At The Highlands, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Highlands, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.
Full-time benefits include
PTO (Paid
Time
Off) and
Holiday
Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
Health/Dental Insurance
401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
Life
Insurance: Company paid life insurance
Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
Referral
Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
Tuition
Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
Employee
Assistance
Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges
Essential Functions of the Certified Medication Aide
Administers or assists with or supervises the administration of medications according to the physician order on the medication administration record (MAR).
Documents medications administered on the MAR in accordance with Company policy; Checks MARs immediately after administration and prior to end of shift to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
Conducts change of shift report with oncoming/outgoing shift personnel.
Maintains security of medication cart and narcotic keys during entire shift; Conducts narcotic count at the beginning and end of every shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
401k With Employer Match
Daily Pay
Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families.
Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately.
Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or charge nurse, as needed.
Assists residents with swallowing difficulty with eating.
Responds to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the charge nurse and /or Wellness Director.
Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules.
Ensures cleanliness of residents' rooms and promptly reports all violations of safety and sanitation rules to supervisor.
Documents provision of services on company forms.
Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone.
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