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_160 Red Horse Road, Pottsville, PA 17901, USA_ | _Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill_ | _Other Clinical roles_ | _Hourly_ | _Full Time_

Looking for Certified Medication Aides to join our team!

We are searching for a **Certified Medication Aide** to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a culture.

If you are a Certified Medication Aide who is team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to build a culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Interested?

Perks and Benefits

+ **Pay rate:** Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.

+ **Innovative Purchasing Program:** We offer a purchasing program that allows you to buy thousands of products (technology, furniture, clothing, etc.) and pay over time. Zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees.

+ **Access to online learning 24/7:** Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. **Use it for free to help grow your own personal and professional development.** Data base includes, MS Office and Leadership/Supervisory content. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses are offered in alternative languages.

+ **Phone and auto discounts:** Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.

+ **Employee Assistance Fund:** You are always there for others. Let us be there for you. In unexpected catastrophic situations you can confidentially apply for help.

Major Responsibilities

+ Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms.

+ Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with supervisory nurse. 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 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 documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Ensure effective interactions with patients and families.

+ Ensure compliance with resident's rights policies.

+ Attend and participate in care team conferences or meetings as directed by supervisor.

+ Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

+ Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, or experience as required by state regulations.

+ Completed 24 hour training program provided by NC Board of Nursing

+ Passed a State-administered competency exam.

+ You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.