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Medication Assistant-Certified

Valley Vista Care Center of St. Maries

Saint Maries, ID 83861

From $20 an hour - Full-time

Benefits

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Paid orientation
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account

Full job description

Company Overview

Valley Vista Care Corporation is dedicated to providing exceptional skilled nursing and assisted living services in the beautiful landscapes of North Idaho. With nearly 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering quality physical, mental, and spiritual care to our residents, supported by a culture of kindness and high expectations.

Summary

The Medication Assistant - Certified role is to assist the licensed nurse (RN or LPN/LVN) in providing safe and ethical care for clients—that is, administering prescribed drugs and completing other delegated nursing tasks allowed by state law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.

Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculate medication dosages and stock the medication cart.

Recording medication administration according to agency procedure

Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs

Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training

Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.

Performs tasks in an ethical, legal and caring manner

Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare

Respects client rights

Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare

Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others

Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma

At least one year of CNA experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Medication Assistant certification

CNA certification/licensure

Demonstrated experience with production of specialized materials and documents.

Proofreading and editing skills

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to join a team that values innovation and quality care, we invite you to apply for the Medication Aide-Certified position at Valley Vista Care Corporation today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

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