Certified Med Aide (CMA)- Ashford Gardens (17732)

Cantex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is hiring a Certified Medication Aide for weekends to administer medications and ensure patient well-being at Ashford Gardens. This role involves compliance with regulations, teamwork, and commitment to patient safety, offering a competitive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a state nursing assistant certification.
• State medication administration certification is required where applicable.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral and topical medications to patients as ordered by a physician.
• Records and documents medication administration accurately.
• Observes for and reports any medication reactions to a licensed nurse.

Skills

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Team Leadership

Education

State certification as Nursing Assistant

State approved medication administration certification

Job description

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Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Ashford Gardens is currently hiring for Double Weekends 6am-10pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Ashford Gardens is currently hiring for Double Weekends 6am-10pm Saturday and Sunday.

Please visit

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the patients/residents.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
  
  

Essential Functions:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents/residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed (or charge) nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts/medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.
  
  

Essential Functions (continued):

• May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse (or charge nurse) on the shift.
• Ensures that medication room, med carts and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings per request.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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