- Valid driver's license.
- Completion of a recognized Medication Aide program or able to obtain within 45 days of hire.
- Current and unrestricted Registered Medication Aide Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
- Current and unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate with the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
- Experience in a health care facility, acute care or long-term care, preferred.
medication aide - Nottoway, VA, United States - State of Virginia
Description
Title:
Medication Aide
State Role Title:
49053
Hiring Range:
$38,896 Minimum - Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:
Va Center for Behavioral Rehab
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is a behavioral treatment center recognized for its excellence by securely housing and treating civilly committed sex offenders.
VCBR is currently recruiting for an Evening Shift Medication Aide to provides quality nursing care to SVP adult residents within scope of certification.
Gives direct care and general supervision to residents; identifies and responds to patients' immediate personal needs, and communicates and interacts with residents throughout all shifts daily, to ensure continuity of care and safety.
Assists professional staff in providing therapeutic activities in a psychosocial treatment environment. To adhere and support residents' recovery by following their individualized treatment.Minimum Qualifications
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
The investigation may include:
fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).
Under Virginia Code §§ and , the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (barrier) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (barrier) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act.
If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours, 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.
Name:
Shanon Gardner
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS atNote:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.