About this opportunity
Alpine Healthcare Management LLC lists this Certified Medication Aide opportunity in asheboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CNA With Medication Aide Certification Opportunity
Come join our team where kindness, compassion and dedication are our core values! Offering top pay recently updated shift differentials along with the ability to receive cash advances! You must be a CNA with medication aide certification.
Administers oral and external medications to residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/vocational nurse.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patient do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Entry qualifications
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or experience as required by state regulations.
Successful completion of a state approved course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.
Physical demands and environment
Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Worksite address
asheboro, NC, 27204, US
Who can apply
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