Med Aide (2p-10p) Crestview Court

**Please apply here.** https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/BA1A4A69A73095BD424E8BE1CF00607C/jobs/331117 **What We Offer You:** - Competitive pay - Comprehensive health plan options, dental plan options, and vision coverage - Additional supplemental benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.) - 401(k) with company match - Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for full-time positions - Career growth and advancement opportunities - A company culture that is committed to compassionate care - Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits *Please visit http://cantexcc.com for more information on this location.* **Job Summary:** The overall purpose of the **Certified Medication Aide** position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the patients/residents. **Qualifications:** - State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory. - State approved medication administration certification (where required). - Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. **Essential Functions:** - Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy. - Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration. - May take and record vital signs of patients/residents/residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications. - Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately. - Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift. - Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy. - Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner. - May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy. - Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy. - Attends facility education in-services. **Essential Functions (continued):** - May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift. - May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift. - Ensures that medication room, med carts and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized. - Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures. - Attends Quality Assurance meetings per request. - Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model. - Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it. - Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety. - Performs other duties as assigned. ***We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.***