Certified Medication Aide- 7am-11am- Every Other Weekend

The Village of St. Edward • Wadsworth, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the mission and values of The Village of St. Edward the Medication Aide provides for personal care needs of residents and provides assistance and activities as delegated by the nurse. Some tasks that are delegated by the supervising LPN/RN including monitoring resident conditions, documenting and reporting any condition changes, monitoring for drug reactions and at the direction of LPN/RN, administer certain types of medication.

Requirements

• Must have Medication Aide Certification through the state of Ohio Nursing Board
• Must at least be 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in Ohio in good standing or a Resident Assistant with 2 years full experience
• Current Medication Aide Certification approved by Ohio Board of Nursing
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Possesses the necessary dexterity to feed, bathe, etc.
• Possesses the ability to bend, stoop, and reach at different angles.
• Walks, stands, and sits intermittently throughout the day.
• Must understand infection control performance.
• Must be able to utilize therapeutic communication.
• Must communicate professionally and with empathy to residents, families, visitors and coworkers
• Required to make independent decisions.
• Required to assist in response to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides for personal care needs of residents
• Provides assistance and activities as delegated by the nurse
• Monitoring resident conditions
• Documenting and reporting any condition changes
• Monitoring for drug reactions
• Administer certain types of medication at the direction of LPN/RN

Benefits

• A kind and welcoming work environment
• LOW resident/patient to staff ratios
• Competitive wages with regular analyses
• Perfect Attendance Recognition and Rewards
• Wellness Initiatives with Rewards
• Developmental Training Opportunities
• Community Involvement Events
• Family Friendly Events (Santa Claus, Egg Hunting, Trick or Treating, etc.)
• Cell phone discounts as well as others
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED