Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide (Nights) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide safe and effective medication administration, monitor residents’ health status, and support overall well-being during overnight hours. Your expertise will ensure residents receive personalized care in a nurturing environment, promoting comfort, safety, and dignity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialized medication and health support.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications accurately following physician orders and established protocols, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Monitor residents’ vital signs, responses to medications, and overall health status during night shifts, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living such as mobility, hygiene, and feeding, including specialized care like tube feeding and catheter care.
- Maintain detailed medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) or EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
- Support residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease through memory care techniques, providing comfort and reassurance during overnight hours.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive patient care plans are followed, especially for individuals with complex needs such as hospice or acute care cases.
- Uphold safety standards by conducting regular checks on medical equipment, ensuring proper functioning of devices used for medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
Skills
- Proven experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, or home care environments; familiarity with senior care and hospice settings preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and procedures related to medication administration and patient care.
- Skilled in working with individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with medical records management is highly desirable.
- Excellent caregiving skills combined with the ability to handle medical tasks such as tube feeding, catheter care, and vital signs measurement confidently.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of safety and quality in patient care. Join us as a Certified Medication Aide (Nights) to be part of a passionate team committed to enhancing lives through compassionate healthcare delivery!
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
