What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide / 3pm-11pm position at National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)?
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NHC Healthcare Glasgow is looking for excellent Certified Medication Aides to join our nursing team! Must be certifed!
A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility and assisting with ADLs. Also referred to as Medical Aide Technicians, their duties include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with ADLs and following physician orders.
A CMA is a qualified and self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented person. The need to possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, that is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and being attentive to patients’ conditions is a must too.
– Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
– Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
– Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
– Record medications administered.
– Observe patients and document changes in their condition as well as report changes to the Licensed Nurse.
– Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
– 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.
What we offer: We strive to be pioneers in total rewards to ensure that we can attract the very BEST talent. We offer:
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com
We look forward to talking with you!!
Description
NHC Healthcare Glasgow is looking for excellent Certified Medication Aides to join our nursing team! Must be certifed!
A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility and assisting with ADLs. Also referred to as Medical Aide Technicians, their duties include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with ADLs and following physician orders.
A CMA is a qualified and self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented person. The need to possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, that is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and being attentive to patients’ conditions is a must too.
– Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
– Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
– Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
– Record medications administered.
– Observe patients and document changes in their condition as well as report changes to the Licensed Nurse.
– Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
– 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.
What we offer: We strive to be pioneers in total rewards to ensure that we can attract the very BEST talent. We offer:
- Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay – Rolls over year to year
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Opportunities for Continued Education
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Pay
- Company Stock Purchase Option
- Flexible Schedules
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com
We look forward to talking with you!!