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Certified Medication Aide - FT Day Shift

CHSGa

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Quick overview

Responsible for the administration and documentation of physician-ordered medications, treatments, and point-of-care testing. Provides routine patient care including bathing, grooming, and dressing changes according to clinical guidelines.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and valid certifications as both a Nursing Aide and Medication Aide in the State of Georgia. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong professional communication skills are also required.

high schoolprofessional certificateOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient CareMicrosoft OfficeClinical DocumentationPrioritizing SkillsBlood Glucose Testing

Job description

Join us at Winthrop 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 SUMMARY Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines.
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 EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Winthrop Facebook As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties.
We are invested in our organization, our healthcare professionals, and the communities in which we live and work.
Our mission inspires us to act boldly to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia.
We will continue to innovate and advance change in healthcare to better people’s lives in the state of Georgia.

Certified Medication Aide - FT Day Shift

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