Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide

A Certified Medication Aide administers medications to residents / elders in a nursing home under the direction of a licensed nurse. The Certified Medication Aide works as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA / STNA when Certified Medication Aide duties are completed or not needed.

At Otterbein, you are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Shifts : PRN

Key responsibilities of the position are below :

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by physician : oral and topical medications, nasal drops and sprays, ointments to eyes, ears or nose, inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers or aerosols that allow for a single dose of a fixed, premeasured amount of mediation, rectal and vaginal medications
• Administer previously ordered pro re nata (PRN) medication only if authorization is obtained from the licensed nurse on duty or on call.
• Document in a resident's clinical record : all medications that the Certified Medication Aide personally administered, observations including what the Certified Medication Aide sees, hears or smells, any information that is reported to the Certified Medication Aide by the resident.
• Report to the licensed nurse : any abnormalities that would prohibit medication administration, any reactions and side effects to medications exhibited by a resident, any refusal of a resident to comply with medication administration
• Perform Treatments.
• Count, administer and document-controlled substances.
• Provide direct nursing care to the elders and residents as a Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA / STNA when not needed to perform Certified Medication Aide duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife :

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Follow your passion and apply today to begin a meaningful career as a Certified Medication Aide at Otterbein Maineville!