Certified Medication Aide - Evening Shift at CHSGa

Sparta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Blood Glucose Testing, Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Organizational Skills, Computer Proficiency, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join us at Sparta 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 EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace Sparta 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.

Responsibilities

Administer various types of medications as ordered by physicians and provide routine care to patients. Document medication administration and report any unusual reactions to the licensed nurse.