Certified Medication Aide (4802-39)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
10 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Certified Medication Aide
Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled
Work Location:
River City Correctional Center
3220 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45225
3220 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45225
Work Hours:
80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Starting Salary:
$20.00 an hour
Requirements (Education Experience Licensure Certification):
- High School Diploma
- Medication Aide Certification
Job Duties (Summary):
- Dispense oral over the counter inhalation and topical medications to patients under supervision of a licensed nurse or per State law;
- Observe patients for drug interactions and report any problems to the nurse;
- Performing tasks associated with the 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;
- Performs tasks in an ethical legal and caring manner;
- Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare;
- Respects clients 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; and
- Performs all other duties as required.
Competencies
Customer/Client Focus; Ethical Conduct; Flexibility; Initiative; Personal Effectiveness/Credibility; Stress Management/Composure; Teamwork Orientation; Technical Capacity; Multi-tasking; Medical Teamwork; Medical Teamwork; Infection Control
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position has openings for weekdays and weekend hours. Holidays are included.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of nursing/medical care;
- Knowledge of substance abuse and substance dependency;
- Ability to relate with people listen and resolve problems effectively;
- Demonstration of a high degree of organizational skills;
- Working knowledge of standards and policies and procedures regarding medical services provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction;
- Visual ability to effectively operate necessary medical equipment as well as office equipment including copier facsimile machine and audio visual aids;
- Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone;
- Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw conclusions.
Working Conditions
Moderate noise in Correctional Facility setting.
Physical Demands
Work involves a significant amount of standing walking sitting talking listening stooping crouching and reaching with hands and arms;
Hearing ability sufficient to converse with other individuals both in person and by telephone; and
Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and by telephone.
Licensure and Certification
A valid drivers license in the state of residence and proof of auto insurance upon hire and both are to be maintained throughout employment.
CPR and First Aide Certifications are to be obtained within 6 months of hire and are to be maintained throughout employment.
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
