Medication Aide - Work only 1/2 the year!

Do you enjoy job variety and staying active throughout your shift? We provide training for compassionate, dedicated individuals to assist in administering medications to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Northern Hills Training Center. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and well-being. Medication Aides work under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Full Time – Back Half Position

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
  
  
  • Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  
  
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  
  
  
  


• Wage: $18.09 per hour
  
  
  
  • + 1.5× pay on Saturday 
  
  
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Administer medication to patients under the delegation and supervision of a RN, ensuring compliance with established protocols and procedures.


• Medication Administration:  Giving scheduled medications under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.  This may include oral, sublingual, eye, ear, nasal, rectal, topical, transdermal, vaginal, and inhalation administration.  UMAs may also measure liquid medication or crushed tablets for administration.


• Documenting medication administration in accordance with agency policy and procedures.  This may include documenting intake, reporting the effectiveness of medications, and reporting allergic reactions and other adverse effects.


• Support individuals with disabilities in maintaining their health and well-being by assisting with routine health-related tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, weight monitoring, intake and output measurements, temperature checks, and other delegated healthcare tasks.


• Provide first aid and emergency care, as needed.


• MAs will adhere to all regulatory requirements, agency policies and procedures, best practices in medication administration and healthcare delivery, with a strong focus on patient safety and quality of care.


• MAs will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the RN, LPN, DMS, MSAs, and other NHTC employees, to provide comprehensive and coordinated care that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.


• Other duties include activities of daily living, hygiene, toileting, self-exams, and other specified care needs.

Position Qualifications:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.


• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.


• Ethical - Ability to conform to a set of values and accepted standards.


• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace.


• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.


• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Education:  High School Graduate or GED

Other Requirements: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record to the satisfaction of NHTC's insurance company.  Successfully complete all other required screenings and trainings within assigned time frames.  Must be, or be willing to be CPR certified.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) medical gloves, masks, face shields, if needed/necessary.