Certified Medication Aide - Nights

Certified Medication Aide Michigan’s state-funded Senate Bill 690 (COVID-19) pay may be ending—but your earning power shouldn’t. Join a team that values your dedication and is stepping up to help replace the missing pay in your paycheck. Make the move to an employer that invests in you. Facility: MediLodge of Richmond Shift: Nights Embark on a fulfilling healthcare career with us and become part of a team that truly values your contributions.

At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward. Why MediLodge? Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.

Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements. Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally. Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options? Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers. Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.

Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Benefits

Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. Pet Insurance : Three options available Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options. Retirement Savings with 401K. HSA and FSA options Unlimited Referral Bonuses . Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge 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.