Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Piedmont Crossing is a not‑for‑profit continuing care community where compassionate professionals and vibrant residents come together to create a meaningful living experience. Located in beautiful Davidson County, North Carolina, our licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) has been a trusted choice for more than 35 years. We offer a full continuum of services—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care—designed to support residents at every stage of aging.

Medication Aide

Shifts Available: 2nd shift (3p-11p), Monday-Friday

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