Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide
If you are a CNA who has become Certified as a Medication Aide, we want to hear from you!

Michigan is now accepting reciprocity from Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin! 

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Portage not only offers you leading market wages, but a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Choose MediLodge of Portage? We are proud to provide our community with specialized skilled nursing through long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services. While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support, training, and commitment for you to achieve your career goals.

Healthcare and Specialty Benefits: 

• Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading healthcare insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• We are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
• We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
• We offer leading market wages
• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K retirement program
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!

Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!

Summary:
The Certified Medication Aide coordinates and administers medication to nursing home residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications: 

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid Medication Technician certification in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.