Medication Aide Part-time

Job Description:

CNA/Med Tech

Contingent

All Shifts 7-3,3-11,11-7

Bradenton FL

 

Water's Edge of Bradenton located in Bradenton, FL is a premier independent and assisted living senior community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area!

We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation’s largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

We are seeking a Certified Medication Aide who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors!

 

Qualifications for this position:

  • Education: Successful completion of the Certified Medication Aide course. Experience: One year as Residential Care Aide or certified aide.
  • Skills/Abilities: Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes:

  • Medical & Rx (both PPO & HDHP w/HSA) – including coverage for Fertility
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending accounts for health, dependent care, transportation and parking
  • Parental Leave for 4-weeks @ 100% pay
  • Short & Long-term Disability coverage – 100% company-paid
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Access to Urbansitter.com for child/elder care needs with a stipend
  • Reimbursement for Tuition expenses
  • Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, etc.
  • Well-being Programs including EAP, Tobacco Cessation, Weight-loss, Women’s Reproductive support, and more
  • 401(a) & 403(b) Retirement plans with an automatic 3% company contribution plus another 3% matching contribution

*Programs may vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent status

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Per the delegation of the nurse, utilizes the Six Rights of Medication Administration and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician. Notifies the nurse immediately if a medication error occurs.

• Observes and reports to the nurse, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.

• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations.

• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established facilities policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

Want to know more? We can’t wait to tell you! Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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