Job description

Fair Haven is seeking for a qualified and self-motivated certified medication aide to join our team. You will be responsible for a variety of resident care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, and recording medication dosages.

The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of resident care procedures. Providing excellent resident care is an essential function of this job and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Certified Medication Aide Responsibilities:

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to residents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to assist with resident care and medications.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Record medication dosages and times.
• Observe residents and document changes in their condition.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.

Certified Medication Aide Requirements:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.We are searching for a qualified and self-motivated certified medication aide to join our medical facility. You will perform a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages.

The ideal medication aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Certified Medication Aide Responsibilities:

• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Record medication dosages and times.
• Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
• Gather samples for analysis.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
• Uphold all health and safety standards.
• Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.

Certified Medication Aide Requirements:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification.
• Must have completed the state approved Certified Medication Aid (CMA) course.
• CMA certificaiton must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medication aide.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Must be a certified medication aide.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medication aide.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Assistant (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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