Medication Technician at Wallick Communities summary:
As a Medication Technician at Oakleaf Village, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for senior residents by administering medications and providing daily care. Your responsibilities will include communication with residents and staff, ensuring medication safety, and promoting resident independence. This position offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, while requiring a Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Description Joining Oakleaf Village as a Medication Aide is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Columbus, OH 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. Oakleaf is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work. Specifics: - We offer complete schedule flexibility; full time, part time, and PRN opportunities.
- Competitive pay ray - up to $21/hr., plus shift differentials.
- 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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