Medication Aide

- Performs required special nursing care duties, including identifying and reporting abnormal skin conditions
- Performs all admission, discharge and transfer duties as required
- Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of duties
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

- Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

- Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
* Certifications & Licenses:
Successful completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant program and Ohio Board of Nursing approved MA-C training. Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
* Other Requirements:
Ability to assist patients during therapy;
Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents;
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and nursing staff and have strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language;
Ability to use computer for   charting purposes;
Must be able to  operate the following equipment:
Sit to  Stand, Hoyer Lift, Gait belts, tub chairs;
Must be dependable;
Must be compassionate to residents and have a true desire and commitment to assist them;
Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members;
Must participate in Continuing Education;
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United  Church Homes Employee Handbook

- Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Preferred

- Experience:

No prior experience necessary
- Computer

Skills:

Must be able to proficiently use a computer, the Internet and basic office equipment
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