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NHC Healthcare Glasgow
Certified Medication Aide / Weekend Day Shift
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$35,430 / year median in Kentucky
+19% projected growth
Job Description
NHC Healthcare Glasgow is looking for excellent Certified Medication Aides to join our nursing team! Must be certifed! A Certified Medication Aide is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) responsible for administering daily medication to patients in a medical facility and assisting with ADLs. Also referred to as Medical Aide Technicians, their duties include monitoring patients, reporting changes, assisting with ADLs and following physician orders. A CMA is a qualified and self-motivated and extremely detail-oriented person. The need to possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, that is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required and being attentive to patients' conditions is a must too.
- Deliver routine daily medications to patients as ordered.
- Coordinate with Licensed Nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
- Follow orders in detail on how to manage medications.
- Record medications administered.
- Observe patients and document changes in their condition as well as report changes to the Licensed Nurse.
- Gather samples for analysis as ordered.
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
What we offer:
We strive to be pioneers in total rewards to ensure that we can attract the very BEST talent.We offer:
Full Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance Vacation/Paid time off/Holiday Pay- Rolls over year to year Opportunity for Advancement Opportunities for Continued Education Tuition Reimbursement Competitive Pay Company Stock Purchase Option Flexible Schedules Why NHC? We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation!! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family
- oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted.
- LPN Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.