Certified Medication Aide

Certified Medication Aide

Per Diem Varied Shifts

Experience based pay rate UP TO $26/hr

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Certified Medication Aide for Kensington Place in Columbus, Ohio.

Kensington Place offers beautiful, comfortable and secure Senior Living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission : Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Certified Medication Aide with Lutheran Social Services:

• Assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and state requirements.

• Provides daily care, assessment, and assistance to assigned residents in alignment with licensure. This includes ensuring medications are administered in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring and tracking vital signs, and providing assistance with hygiene and personal care. Ensure proper administration of all treatments and medications and accountability of all medications, including narcotics.
• Completes accident/incident reports as necessary, report changes in condition and ensure appropriate documentation regarding such in the medical record.
• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policy and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes in their condition and notifies nurse accordingly.
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Responds to resident requests/complaints and report to nurse on duty
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for a Certified Medication Aide with Lutheran Social Services:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have medication aide certification (MA-C).
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years' experience as a certified medication aide.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing . LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.