MEDICATION AIDE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE at Liberty Health – Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

MEDICATION AIDE

Job Description:

• Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
• Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
• Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
• Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
• Performs documentation and reports ay medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.

Job Requirements:

• Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
• Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.