_*Shift time: 7:00 pm to 7:15am every other weekend off*_
_*Starting pay $18.
00/hr plus a $3.
00/hr shift differential *_
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medication Assistant (M.
A.
C.
) to join our team.
As a M.
A.
C.
, you will provide essential support to patients and assist with their daily activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Responsibilities:
- By obtaining vital signs, glucometer, and pulse oximetry readings
-By assisting residents with meals and/or feeding
- By doing dressing changes limited to the application of simple bandaging (e.
g.
steri-strips) wet-to-dry and/or non-sterile dressing changes.
- Ensuring maintenance of ostomies (colostomy and urostomy) to include measuring and application of wafer board.
- Performing application of oxygen via nasal cannula
- Ensuring initiation and discontinuation of nebulizer treatment to EXCLUDE racemic epinephrine administration.
- By distributing prescribed medications to the assigned resident to include ear, nose, oral, topical, inhalant, rectal, and vaginal.
The MAC may administer PRN (as-needed) medications, under the direction of the LPN/RN.
The MAC may not administer controlled substances and shall not have access to stored controlled substances.
- Ensuring documentation of all procedures and/or medication administered in the facility's electronic medical records platform and paper records.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Minimum Education Required: Completion of Medication Assistant Program.
State of Alabama: Medication Assistant, Certified (MAC)
- Current certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA)
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of our facility not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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Drug testing and background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid orientation
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Holidays
* Night shift
* Overnight shift
* Overtime
* Rotating weekends
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person