Medication Aide (C / D) - Part Time, 1st / Variable Shift

$1,500 Sign On Bonus!

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving direct resident care and performing Medication aide, well as, Nurse aide functions. This includes, but is not limited to administration of medication, as directed, as well as care for the personal needs and comfort of residents under the supervision of a Nurse, and in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Independence House policy and procedure, Independence House ethical statement and resident rights, subject to the employee handbook.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GEd equivalent
• Current certification, State of Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
• Medication Aide certificate
• Must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• Must have excellent communication skills to perform daily tasks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift above the shoulder.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV etc)