Medication Aide Per Diem
Guttenberg Care Center

PRN Certified Medication Aide CMA

Guttenberg Care Center Guttenberg, IA 52052, US

PRN (on-call)

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for Certified Medication Aides to join our friendly, caring and supportive team.

Guttenberg Care Center is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Certified Medication Aides by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.

Conveniently located for candidates from Prairie du Chien, WI, Elkader, Garnavillo, Edgewood, Strawberry Point, Monona, and surrounding communities.

Ask us about our shift differential incentives for additional pay!

We offer great benefits including:

  • Competitive wages.

  • Tuition reimbursement.

  • Internal growth opportunities.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • 401K with employer match.

  • Employee concierge program.

  • And more!

As a Medication Aide you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Guttenberg Care Center by providing our residents with the medications they need, performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent, an unencumbered State of Iowa C.N.A. certificate, successful completion of State of Iowa approved Medication Aide training and C.P.R. certification. One (1) year of C.N.A. and Medication Aide experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate.

If you are an individual who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference, stop in to learn more and get your career started

Guttenberg Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Guttenberg Care Center never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

 

 

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