Certified Medication Aide

**Your future role at a glance****Location:** Wichita, KS**Facility:** Via Christi Village Ridge**Department:** Assisted Living**Schedule:** Rotating | PRN**Salary:** $22.00 - $24.00 per hour**Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity**Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.**Benefits that help you thrive**+ **Retirement:** 403(b) plan+ **Well-being support:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._**How you'll make an impact in this role**+ Administer prescribed medications to Assisted Living residents under licensed nurse supervision, following established protocols+ Observe residents for medication response or adverse reactions and promptly report concerns+ Accurately document medication administration and maintain up-to-date records+ Promote resident safety and maintain organized medication supplies**What minimum requirements you'll need**Licensure / Certification / Registration:+ Medication Aide obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Education:+ High school diploma or GED preferred.**_Equal employment opportunity employer_**Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.**_Fraud prevention notice_**Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.**_E-Verify statement_**Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.