MEDICATION AIDE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, 28605, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- medication aide
- medication administration
- nursing assistant
The Medication Aide administers prescribed medications (excluding injections, g-tube, nasogastric, and IV medications) and performs basic care duties such as taking vital signs and providing enemas or suppositories. They ensure safety by following universal precautions, accurately document medication administration, and handle controlled substances per policies. Candidates must be registered on the NA1 registry, complete state-approved training, and possess physical ability to perform job responsibilities including lifting up to 50 lbs.
MEDICATION AIDE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
****$7,500 Sign on Bonus Available****
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
MEDICATION AIDE
Job Description:
- Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
- Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
- Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
- Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
- Performs documentation and reports ay medication errors immediately.
- Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.
Job Requirements:
- Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
- Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
- Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.
Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
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