Medication Aide

Company: Wallick Communities
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Description

Joining Wallick Communities' The Ashford on Broad as a Medication Aide---is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Whitehall becomes---a home---that can not only sustain - but also improve - the---quality of life for our---residents and---provide peace of mind for their loved ones.---The Ashford is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work.---

Specifics:---

• We offer complete schedule flexibility; 8s or 12s, full time, part time, and PRN opportunities.
• Competitive pay ray - up to $21/hr plus shift differential
• Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing - required. Benefits:------
  • Pay on-demand, access your money as soon as you earn it!---
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid time off & Holiday Pay------
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance---within 2 weeks---
  • Tuition reimbursement---(*** We will pay for your Medication Aide training!)
  • Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement------
  • Employee Referral Bonus------
  • Free meals------
  • Company provided---uniforms------
  • 401(k) with a company match after 90 days------
  • Company paid life and long-term disability---insurance------
  • Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage------ About your role as a Medication Aide: You will provide medication administration and direct resident care to residents daily. The Certified Medication Aide will strive to promote resident's independence while supporting their activities of daily living in a time and manner in which the resident prefers.
    
    Your Responsibilities:
    
    • Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
    • Promptly report to the nurse, a resident's request/need for PRN medications.
    • Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
    • Provide exceptional Personal service and daily care to residents.
    • Communicate effectively with residents, staff management and families.
    • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
    • Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
    • Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident's needs.
    • Assists in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and documents meal intake, as prescribed.
    • Knows proper technique for first aide.
    • Completes documentation of medication administration.
    • Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the residents.
    • Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
    • Assists residents to and from activities.
    • Lifting, turning, and re-positioning residents as needed.
    • Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing. CPR Certified. Nurse Aide Certification.
      
      Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.

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