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Certified Medication Aide - Night Shift

CHSGa

#CMA #CNA #Medication Administration #Patient Care #Healthcare #Clinical Guidelines #Non-profit #Certified Medication Aide #Certified Nursing Aide

Quick overview

Responsible for the administration and documentation of physician-ordered medications and treatments following clinical guidelines. Provides routine patient care including bathing, grooming, and dressing changes while reporting changes to licensed nurses.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and valid CNA and CMA certifications in the State of Georgia. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess strong professional communication skills.

high schoolprofessional certificateExcelOrganizational SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient CareMicrosoft OfficeClinical DocumentationProfessional CommunicationPrioritizing SkillsPower PointBlood Glucose Testing

Job description

Join us at Northridge 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 Northridge Facebook As a non-profit organization, CHSGa provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties.

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