At our community, we're looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our family as MACs - Medication Aides, Certified. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while providing exceptional care to our residents.
A Medical Assistant and a Medication Aide are two separate jobs that require different levels of education and training
The website - https://www.abn.alabama.gov/mac/ can provide additional information
Our Medication Aides' primary goal is to deliver exceptional patient care. They possess a high level of expertise in administering medical care procedures and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills:
- Deliver patients' everyday medications, which may either be prescribed or over-the-counter drugs, on a daily basis.
- Work in tandem with other nursing staff to ensure proper patient care and medication dispensing.
- Keep your medications out of reach of children and pets, and dispose of any unused or expired medications properly, according to your local regulations.
- Document the medication quantities and the corresponding times for taking them.
- Pay attention to patients and keep track of any fluctuations in their state of health.
- Quickly respond to patient emergencies via signals, intercoms, or call bells to determine what assistance is needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The minimum standard for this role is holding a Certified Medication Assistant (MAC) certification
- State mandated guidelines necessitate that an individual possess a medication administration certification that is current and valid
- A good grasp of nursing and medical procedures, as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern long-term care, is vital
- The position demands candidates who are not younger than twenty years of age
- To fulfill the requirements of this position, you must demonstrate proficiency in English, including oral and written communication and comprehension
- A caregiver must exhibit characteristics of patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook for elderly and disabled individuals to thrive
Full-time employment with our company comes with many benefits, including a range of perks that are tailored to the needs of our staff members:
- Competitive rates
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance stands out for its low deductibles and premiums, making it a practical and accessible option for individuals and families
- Dental Insurance
- 401k/matched
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Our firm has developed a very appealing referral bonus initiative which includes great financial incentives
- Evaluate your earnings and benefits package against others to discover your true take-home pay!
We prioritize diversity and believe in being an organization that values equality. We evaluate job applicants based on their skills, merit, and the needs of our business while providing equal opportunity employment.
Our family is dedicated to providing compassionate care for your loved ones
