Medication Aide

Are youlooking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? Spring Gate Rehabilitation andHealthcare Center not only offers you leading market wages, but a rewardingexperience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support andguide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professionalsuccess and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference inthe lives of our residents.

WhyChoose Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center? We are proud to provide ourcommunity with specialized skilled nursing through long-term care andshort-term rehabilitation services. While you contribute to the compassionatecare for our residents, we strive to provide support, training, and commitmentfor you to achieve your career goals.

Healthcareand Specialty Benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading healthcare insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• Effective 2024 we are pleased tooffer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• We know your pet is family too! ThreePet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany EmployeeBenefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits,should you have any questions.
• We offer leading market wages
•  Flexiblepay options ;get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days withrollover option and sick time.
• Excellent career advancementopportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and StudentLoan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), FlexibleSpending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• UnlimitedReferral Bonuses and more!

Summary:

Coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications:

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid Medication Aide certification in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.