What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide, Certified position at Chadron Community Hospital, Corp.?
Description:
Full-time, 30-40 hours a week, 3 shifts per week
12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm, may include weekends and/or holidays.
Includes shift differentials.
Benefited position after 60-day waiting period.
Job Summary:
- Passes medications in a sanitary manner, according to facility policy on medicine and according to regulations governing the Provision of Medications by Medication Aids.
- Charts all medications accurately in appropriate place.
- Must provide medications following the fourteen competency standards.
- Assists any resident with minimal care such as: bathing, dressing, making bed, ensuring resident gets to dining room, etc.
- Is aware of resident’s rights. Treats residents with consideration, respect and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality
Experience:
- No prior experience is needed.
- On the job training.
Education:
- Minimum of 10th grade education.
Licensure:
- Must possess active 40-hour Nebraska Assisted Living Medication Aide License.
- Keep Medication Aide license active and complete yearly competency testing.
- Current CPR certification.