What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (70853) position at VISTA RIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!
- Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.
- Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures.
- Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
- Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits Include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Company Paid Life insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
- Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
- Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Qualifications:
- Must have a current, valid CNA certification in good standing
- Must have current Medication Aide certification in good standing
Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.