Certified Medication Aide (MA-C)
Briarfield Health Care Centers
- Youngstown, OH
- $14.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Observes residents for adverse reactions to medications and reports any concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Takes and records vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs.
- Immediately documents the administration of medication in the resident's record.
- Administers PRN medications following nurse assessment and delegation.
- Communicates all deviations in the delegated medication administration to the nurse.
- Assists the nurse in providing care to residents, which includes observation and reporting of resident needs.
- Displays the title "Certified Medication Aide" at all times.
- Prepares and stores medications in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer or pharmacist.
- Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room(s) and medication cart(s).
- Follows federal, state, and company regulations to protect own health and that of others.
- Immediately reports all resident and workplace incidents to supervisor.
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
- Respects residents' rights.
- Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner.
- Protects confidential resident information.
- An active Medication Aide Certification issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Pay scale based location and licensure in addition to MA-C license.