CertifiedMedicationAide

Join us at Meadows Park Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities **SUMMARY** Responsible for administration and documentation of physician ordered medications, treatments, and point of care testing following established clinical guidelines. # ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Administer physician ordered oral, ophthalmic, topical, otic, nasal, vaginal and rectal medications. * Administer insulin, epinephrine, and B12 pursuant to physician direction and clinical guidelines. * Administer medications via a metered dose inhaler. * Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing following established clinical guidelines. * Administer a commercially prepared disposable enema ordered by a physician. * Documentation of medication administration and/or declination following established clinical guidelines. * Report and document in the resident’s record any unusual reaction to medication and provide to resident, their family and the health care provider. * Properly store and dispose of medications. * Provides routine care to the patient, i.e. bathing, grooming, dressing, as needed * Complete dressing changes of skin alterations as established in the clinical guidelines and per physician orders. Report changes to the licensed nurse as needed. # SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Proficient in using a computer, especially Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point. * Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required * Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills * Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed