Medication Aide - Full-time or Part-time

Medication Aide

Medication Aides provide accurate medication administration and quality care to clients and maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of a licensed registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepping and administering client specific routine and PRN medications as directed.
• Verifying the right person, drug, dose, route, and time against the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Documenting interventions, vital signs, or other data related to medication administration.
• Maintaining confidentiality of clients.
• Reporting to the supervising nurse with any client issues or concerns.
• Assisting clients with activities of daily life (ADLs), as needed.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Education / Credentials

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified or registered with the Board of Virginia as a Medication Aide.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a medication aide role.
• Mental health and residential substance use disorder program experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and with a team

Working Conditions

• Direct care position
• Full-time, Part-time, 20-40 hours per week, weekdays and/or weekends vary based on shifts available - inquire to learn more, some holidays
• • Full-time, 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
  • Full-time, 7:00am-7:30pm, 3 12's with rotating weekdays and weekends
  • Part-time, 7:00am-7:30pm Thursday, Friday

Why This Role Matters

Pre-Employment Requirements

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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