What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medication Aide position at EveryAge?
Looking for a career opportunity and a great work environment with a mission focused not-for-profit serving older adults?
For more than 35 years, Piedmont Crossing, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Thomasville, NC, has been known as a destination of choice for North Carolina retirement living. As a non-for-profit continuing care community, owned and operated by EveryAge, formerly United Church Homes and Services (UCHS), Piedmont Crossing is home to dynamic people with a passion for life, ideas, activity, and engagement.
Piedmont Crossing has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic POSITION to join a strong team in a fast paced and rewarding environment!
***You must be fully vaccinated to be considered for the position.***
Medication Aide
The Medication Aide provides medication administration for residents in assigned area in a timely manner following all policies and procedures of the Medication Administration guidelines and under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with physician’s orders, company and industry standards and federal and state regulations. Works under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Administer medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures except injections, medication given by g-tube, j-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
Minimal Education:
High School graduate or G.E.D.
Minimal Experience:
Minimum of three (3) months work experience in basic nursing procedures for nursing assistants preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Successfully completed the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
Successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program and has current certification with no allegations of abuse or neglect and current in required in-services.
Minimum age of 18 years or older is required for this position due to Department of Labor regulations
