Medication Aide

💊 Medication Aide – Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Location: White Clay, Nebraska
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / All Shifts Available

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

At Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, we provide compassionate, high-quality care guided by Lakota values of respect, dignity, and community. Our mission is to support each resident’s health, independence, and sense of purpose while creating a caring, home-like environment for elders in Nebraska.

💙 Position Overview

We are seeking a responsible and compassionate Medication Aide to join our team. The Medication Aide assists in administering prescribed medications to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely delivery in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining the health and comfort of our residents while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• Safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered.

• Verify proper labeling and storage of all medications.

• Observe residents for side effects or reactions and report concerns immediately.

• Record medication administration accurately in resident charts.

• Measure and record vital signs as directed.

• Assist with medication orders, returns, and discontinuations according to policy.

• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety procedures.

• Support residents’ rights, privacy, and dignity in all interactions.

• Communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, and families regarding resident needs.

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

✅ Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Medication Aide certification approved by the State of Nebraska.

• Successful completion of a state-approved training program and competency exam.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

• Compassionate, dependable, and attentive to detail.

• Ability to make independent decisions and respond calmly in emergency situations.

• Must be able to lift, move, or assist up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees.