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Savannah Square is Hiring a Certified Med Aide/LPN Near Savannah, GA
Certified Med Aide or LPN (Full-time & Part-time) 2nd Shift
The Opportunity:
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Aide/LPN to provide support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with. Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering daily medication to residents. Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples.
The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of resident care procedures. Providing excellent resident care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
What You’ll Do:
Provide Care:
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents.
- Record medication dosages and times.
- Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
- Gather samples for analysis.
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.
Communicate:
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications.
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
- Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents' needs.
- Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare.
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or relevant qualification.
- Must be a certified medication aide or LPN.
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a medication aide.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State).
- Previous experience in long-term care is preferred.
Engagement:
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects from start to finish.
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the elderly.
- Must pass State and company background checks.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$31k-37k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/31/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/26/2024
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