Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide – CHSGa

Summary: Administration and documentation of physician‑ordered medications, treatments, and point‑of‑care testing following established clinical guidelines.

• Administer physician‑ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications.
• Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines.
• Administer medications via a metered‑dose inhaler.
• Conduct finger‑stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines.
• Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician.
• Document medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines.
• Report and document any unusual reaction to medication in the resident’s record and inform the resident, their family, and the health care provider.
• Properly store and dispose of medications.
• Provide routine patient care, including bathing, grooming and dressing as needed.
• Complete dressing changes of skin alterations according to clinical guidelines and notify the licensed nurse as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Aide in the State of Georgia.
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Georgia.

EEO / M/F/D/V/ Drug‑Free Workplace

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Fort Valley, GA