Savannah Square-A Discovery Management Group Community
Certified Medication Aide - 2nd Shift
Savannah, Georgia•Full-time
$19 - $21 hourly
$19 - $21 hourly
About the Job
Certified Medication Aide (2nd Shift 3pm-11pm every other weekend)
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Positive, Compassionate, Dependable, Certified Medication Aide to provide support for our community’s residents with the essential day-to-day tasks they can no longer perform or need help with.
- Certified Medication Aide is responsible for administering daily medication to residents.
- Duties include monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting samples.
- The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of resident care procedures.
- Providing excellent resident care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.
What You’ll Do:
Provide Care:
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents.
- Record medication dosages and times.
- Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
- Gather samples for analysis.
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.
- You WILL work a duo role- medication aide and caregiver.
Communicate:
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with resident care and medications.
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
- Respond to resident emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify residents' needs.
- Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare.
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience & Education:
- High school diploma or relevant qualification.
- Must be a certified medication aide.
- A minimum of 1 year (hands on) experience as a medication aide. You must have been working as a medication aide previously.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State).
- Previous experience in long-term care is preferred.
Engagement:
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects from start to finish.
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills.
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the elderly.
- Must pass State and company background checks.