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Medication Aide - Full-time or Part-time
$20 – $25/hr Dumfries, US on-site part time junior Jan 15, 2026
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About this role
About Mainspring Recovery
Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.
Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.
Job Title:
Medication Aide
Reports To:
Director of Nursing
Department:
Nursing
Location:
On-site, Dumfries, VA
Employment Type:
Full-time | Part-time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Medication Aides provide accurate medication administration and quality care to clients and maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of a licensed registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
Prepping and administering client specific routine and PRN medications as directed.Verifying the right person, drug, dose, route, and time against the Medication Administration Record (MAR).Documenting interventions, vital signs, or other data related to medication administration.Maintaining confidentiality of clients.Reporting to the supervising nurse with any client issues or concerns.Assisting clients with activities of daily life (ADLs), as needed.Performing all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education / Credentials
High School Diploma or equivalent.Certified or registered with the Board of Virginia as a Medication Aide.
Experience
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a medication aide role.Mental health and residential substance use disorder program experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Able to work independently and with a team
Working Conditions
Direct care positionFull-time, Part-time, 20-40 hours per week, weekdays and/or weekends vary based on shifts available - inquire to learn more, some holidaysFull-time, 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-FridayFull-time, 7:00am-7:30pm, 3 12's with rotating weekdays and weekendsPart-time, 7:00am-7:30pm Thursday, Friday
Why This Role Matters
Pre-Employment Requirements
Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
EEO is the Law:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Locations: Dumfries, VA