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LOOKING TO PICK UP A FEW EXTRA MEDICATION AIDE / MED TECH SHIFTS?

NurseDash is making it easier for you as a certified medication aide to pick up shifts in assisted living, long term care, and skilled nursing facilities by offering complete flexibility.  NurseDash puts the power in your hands to browse for available shifts and only apply for shifts that work for your schedule.  There is no minimum number of shifts required; once you are approved and on-boarded, simply pick the shifts that work for you. 

If you are interested in picking up part-time, flexible shifts, apply today to get started, or download the NurseDash app for iOS or Android.  

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule - only work when you want to as a Medication Aide.
• Bonuses and Performance Incentives.
• Ability to work with multiple facilities, including facilities in other cities, want to extend your trip to go visit your friends or family in Houston or Austin?  Great! Just pick up a few shifts while you are in town.
• Referral Bonuses for referring Med Aides or facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance and services according to the health care provider's orders.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors.
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents and observations.
• Provides assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Follows the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor.
• Provides emotional aide and social support to residents.
• Support the dining staff and possibly assist in the dining room.
• Documents daily log of assistance as a CMA.
• Informs medical supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents' confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Community as a Certified Medication Aide.
• Performs other duties as assigned as a Medication Aide.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a medication aide.
• CMA required.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and be physically able to help residents who require physical assistance.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community.

NurseDash was founded to empower the healthcare workforce with flexibility and opportunity.  Working in the industry, we saw that a need existed for flexibility among care professionals and a better staffing solution for facilities and communities. NurseDash provides professionals and facilities a way to close the staffing gap by using new technology that is simple and effective.  Apply today to get started.