Medication Aide Student - Paid training!

We are searching for individuals who are interested in pursuing their Medication Assistant Certification. If you have a passion for healthcare then this is a great launching point for your career with the opportunity to attend LPN school. This is an entry level positon.

Step 1 - You'll be hired as a Nursing Assistant and sent to a two-week class to obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant Qualification.

Step 2 - Upon obtaining your CNA, you'll then be sent to Medication Aide training where you will undergo a challenging curriculum that will allow you to take on responsiblities above a CNA that will include medication distribution to our residents.

As a MAC, you will perform a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages. We will pay all expenses for your classes and hourly wages during classes. After you have completed your certification, your duties are as follows:

The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Record medication dosages and times.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

Qualifications:

• Must be dependable and eager to learn
• Must have a passion for elderly healthcare
• Must be a minimum of twenty (20) years of age
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions and Physical and Sensory Requirements for All Job Functions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.