Care-Driven Certified Medication Aide (PRN)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymondville is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (PRN) to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol in a fast-paced nursing facility.

The role requires state-registered Medication Aide training, good standing in the state registry, and preferred prior health care experience. Candidates will perform vital signs, monitor residents, and support daily care activities as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Experience preferred in health care with knowledge of universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations and facility policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before medication administration as required.
• Document reasons medications are not administered.
• Prepare medications before administration and document in the resident's MAR.
• Administer oxygen only in emergencies and notify nurse on duty.
• Apply ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Follow all principles of safe medication administration.
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility as needed.
• Help maintain cleanliness of nursing station, medication room, and supply area.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Observation/reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Medication Aide Training

State approved program

Job description

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymondville is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (PRN) to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol in a fast-paced nursing facility.

The role requires state-registered Medication Aide training, good standing in the state registry, and preferred prior health care experience. Candidates will perform vital signs, monitor residents, and support daily care activities as part of a collaborative team.