Medication Aide

Mainspring Recovery • Lynchburg, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Medication Aides provide accurate medication administration and quality care to clients and maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of a licensed registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified or registered with the Board of Virginia as a Medication Aide.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a medication aide role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team

Nice To Haves

• Mental health and residential substance use disorder program experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepping and administering client specific routine and PRN medications as directed.
• Verifying the right person, drug, dose, route, and time against the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Documenting interventions, vital signs, or other data related to medication administration.
• Maintaining confidentiality of clients.
• Reporting to the supervising nurse with any client issues or concerns.
• Assisting clients with activities of daily life (ADLs), as needed.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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