Certified Medication Aide Job at CHSGa, Albany, GA

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  • CHSGa
  • Albany, GA

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING FULL-TIME CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDES FOR THE DAY SHIFT.12-HOUR SHIFTS 7A - 7P.

Our pay range (CMAs) begins at $18.40 an hour & INCREASES based on your established experience—our ranges cap at $20.25. The final pay rate is determined at the facility level after experience verification. Wage shift differentials are offered for 2nd/3rd shifts. Additionally, you will receive payment every Friday (weekly).

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

EEO / M/ F/ D/ V/ Drug-Free Workplace

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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