Certified Medication Aide

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Alice; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Alice is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and monitor residents under state guidelines. The role includes taking vital signs, observing drug effects, documenting in the MAR, and responding to emergencies with nursing staff support.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completed State Approved Medication Aide Training, and active registry status, with preferred healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry.
• Prior healthcare experience is a plus (1 year).
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per protocol.
• Observes and reports reactions and side-effects to medications.
• Takes and records vital signs prior to medication when needed.
• Documents administered medications in the resident's MAR.
• Administers emergency oxygen and notifies licensed nurse as required.
• Applies ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assists with daily care tasks and resident mobility as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room, and supply room.
• Follows universal precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen rules.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Observation of reactions

Documentation

Emergency oxygen administration

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Competency Evaluation Program

Good standing in state registry

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocolEssential FunctionsAdministers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a residentTake and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signsReports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administeredThe medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration recordAdminister oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medicationBe able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administrationAssist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferringHelps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.Educational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent is preferredLicensing RequirementsSuccessful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.Experience RequirementsPreferred one (1) year of previous health care experienceMust demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X