Nursing - Medication Aide

Nursing Cincinnati, Ohio


Description

Joining Wallick Communities' The Ashford of Mt. Washington as a Medication Aide is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Cincinnati becomes a home that can not only sustain – but also improve – the quality of life for our residents and provide peace of mind for their loved ones. The Ashford is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work.   
  
Specifics:  
  • We offer complete schedule flexibility; 8s or 12s, full time, part time, and PRN opportunities. 
  • Competitive pay ray - up to $24/hr plus shift differential
  • Medication Aide Certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing - required.
Benefits:    
  • Pay on-demand, access your money as soon as you earn it!  
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Paid time off & Holiday Pay   
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance within 2 weeks  
  • Tuition reimbursement (*** We will pay for your Medication Aide training!)
  • Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement   
  • Employee Referral Bonus   
  • Free meals   
  • Company provided uniforms   
  • 401(k) with a company match after 90 days   
  • Company paid life and long-term disability insurance   
  • Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage   
About your role as a Medication Aide: You will provide medication administration and direct resident care to residents daily.  The Certified Medication Aide will strive to promote resident’s independence while supporting their activities of daily living in a time and manner in which the resident prefers. 
  
Your Responsibilities: 
 
  • Administer medications, as prescribed, and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
  • Promptly report to the nurse, a resident’s request/need for PRN medications.
  • Promptly report to the nurse any adverse or concerning reactions to medications.
  • Provide exceptional Personal service and daily care to residents.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, staff management and families.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
  • Provides physical resident care to include all aspects of personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Answers call lights in a timely manner and responds accordingly to the resident’s needs.
  • Assists in maintaining acceptable nutrition for residents and documents meal intake, as prescribed.
  • Knows proper technique for first aide.
  • Completes documentation of medication administration.
  • Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment for the residents.
  • Motivates and encourages resident involvement in the participation in activities.
  • Assists residents to and from activities.
  • Lifting, turning, and re-positioning residents as needed.
  • Any other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director of Care or Designee. 
 
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:  Current valid Medication Aide Certificate authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing. CPR Certified. Nurse Aide Certification. 
  
Joining Wallick Communities' The Ashford of Mt. Washington as a Medication Aide is your opportunity to make an impact in the daily lives of our senior residents. Our community in Cincinnati becomes a home that can not only sustain – but also improve – the quality of life for our residents and provide peace of mind for their loved ones. The Ashford is a great place for our residents to live, and a great place for you to work. Apply now at the link below or visit our Community anytime during normal business hours!    
  
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical (completed by our Nurse Practitioner) and background check.