South Platte Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC Hiring for Certified Medication Aide at Brush, CO Full Time

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

Certified Medication Aide Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities – DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

Certified Medication Aide Summary:

Administers oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical / vocational nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective, or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents / patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least one year of previous work experience is desired
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or experience as required by state regulations.
• Successful completion of a state approved course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service
• Paid vacation