CNAMedaide PRN

Title: Medication Aide (MedAide)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift:

Day shift 7am-7pm and Night shift 7pm-7am

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Department: Assisted Living

Employment Status: PRN

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Location: Taylor Glen

Date Created/Last Evaluated: October 2026

Essential Position

Grade: C4

Summary: The Medication Aide (MedAide) is responsible for safely administering medications and treatments to residents as ordered by authorized providers in compliance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing regulations facility policies and established standards of care. This role ensures accuracy in medication administration timely documentation and prompt reporting of resident condition changes while supporting resident dignity safety and well-being.

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) .

Valid North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry listing.

Active on the Medication Aide Registry operated by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation.

Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Preferred Qualifications

One year of relevant experience working in long-term care or assisted living preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of safe medication administration practices including documentation controlled substances and error reporting.

Ability to administer medications via multiple routes (oral buccal sublingual eye ear topical transdermal rectal vaginal nasal inhalant) within state scope of practice.

Skill in measuring and recording vital signs recognizing changes in resident condition and reporting promptly.

Understanding of infection control safety and universal precaution practices.

Clear communication skills for interacting with residents families nursing staff and healthcare providers.

Ability to maintain confidentiality professional ethics resident rights and professional boundaries.

Competence in safe body mechanics and use of assistive equipment for lifting and transfers.

Strong attention to detail dependability and accuracy in completing documentation and assigned tasks.

Compassion patience and attentiveness in providing resident-centered care.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Functions

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols following the six rights of medication administration (right resident medication dose route time and documentation).

Take and record vital signs observe residents conditions and report changes medication errors or concerns promptly to the nursing supervisor.

Maintain security cleanliness and organization of medication carts and storage areas immediately reporting discrepancies in medication counts.

Accurately document all medications and treatments at the time of administration maintaining up-to-date medication administration records.

Refer resident questions regarding medications to the nurse physician or pharmacist as appropriate.

Assist residents with feeding mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.

Follow infection control safety and universal precaution protocols to protect residents staff and facility property.

Uphold resident rights confidentiality and professional standards of care at all times.

Use safe body mechanics and assistive devices when lifting transferring or supporting residents.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with residents families staff and other healthcare providers.

Participate in staff meetings training sessions and care planning as assigned.

Comply with all company policies procedures and applicable laws including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.

This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on-site at the community) during emergencies inclement weather or other situations when the organization remains operational.