Make a meaningful impact in the daily lives of our senior residents by joining Oakleaf Village as a Medication Aide. Our community in Columbus, OH becomes a home that not only sustains but also improves the quality of life for our residents and provides peace of mind for their loved ones.

Key Highlights

• Flexible scheduling opportunities: full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available
• Competitive pay rate: up to $21/hour, plus shift differentials
• Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing required

Benefits

• Pay on-demand with access to earnings as soon as they are made
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off & Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance within 2 weeks
• Tuition reimbursement (includes Medication Aide training)
• Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free meals
• Company-provided uniforms
• 401(k) with 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, promoting independence while supporting their activities of daily living in a timely and preferred manner.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as prescribed and under the direction of a licensed nurse
• Promptly report to the nurse any 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
• Stay knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Provide physical resident care, including aspects of personal hygiene and grooming
• Respond to call lights in a timely manner and address resident needs accordingly
• Assist in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and document meal intake as prescribed
• Know proper first aid techniques
• Complete documentation of medication administration
• Contribute to maintaining a therapeutic environment for residents
• Motivate and encourage resident participation in activities
• Assist residents with transportation to and from activities
• Lift, turn, and reposition residents as needed
• Perform other duties assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

Required licenses and certifications include:

• Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing
• CPR Certification
• Nurse Aide Certification

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.