Certified Medication Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Avilla, IN

Facility: Sacred Heart Village

Department: Skilled Nursing

Schedule: Rotating | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Present medication to patient and observes ingestion or administers medication using specified procedures.
• Take vital signs or observes patient to detect response to medication, and reports reactions.
• Restock medication inventories.
• May provide direct patient care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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