Certified Medication Aide

Description

Certified Medication Aide

Location:

The Ashford of Mt. Washington

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN

Pay Rate: $21/hour plus shift differential

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• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• 401K retirement plan
• Pay‑on‑Demand access to earned pay

• Administer medications as prescribed and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Promptly report to the nurse any resident’s request or need for PRN medications.
• Report any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
• Provide exceptional personal service and daily care to residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, management, and families.
• Apply knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Provide physical resident care, including personal hygiene and grooming.
• Answer call lights timely and respond to residents’ needs.
• Assist with maintaining acceptable nutrition and document meal intake as prescribed.
• Use proper technique for first‑aid procedures.
• Complete documentation of medication administration.
• Assist in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Motivate and encourage resident participation in activities.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Lift, turn, and re‑position residents as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Care or designee.

• Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• CPR certified.
• Nurse Aide certification.
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical, and a background check.

Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit factors.