What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medication Aide / Weekend Day Shift position at NHC and Affiliates?
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
Why NHC? We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.
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!!