Certified Medication Aide

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Bastrop (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support residents with safe medication administration and daily care. The role requires attention to detail, compassion, and adherence to state regulations and facility policies.

You will work under the supervision of licensed nurses, document medications, monitor for reactions, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining a respectful, dignified environment for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Complete a state-approved 140-hour CMA training program.
• Must hold a valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license.
• Must hold a valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) license.

Responsabilités

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and facility policy.
• Observe and report reactions or side effects to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration as needed.
• Document medication administration in the resident's MAR and communicate concerns to nursing staff.
• Assist residents with daily care activities and maintain a clean, safe care environment.

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State-approved 140-hour CMA Training

CNA License

CMA License

Description du poste

Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.

About the Team

Wellsential Health is the largest Texas-based non-profit, skilled nursing organization, representing more than 65 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers across the state. Our mission is to make better health and wellness possible for all Texans by delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the communities we serve. As a non-profit partner, we reinvest in our residents, our facilities, and our people—because our purpose is care, not profit.

Our team members are dedicated professionals who bring heart, integrity, and commitment to improving quality of life every day. At Wellsential Health, we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our residents. When our team members feel supported, valued, and well cared for, they can provide the highest level of care in return. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a lasting impact, Wellsential Health is the place to grow your career and serve with purpose.

Job Description

The Certified Medication Aide plays a vital role in supporting the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of our residents. This position carries significant responsibility for accurately and safely administering medications and treatments within the scope of state regulations, established training, and company policies and procedures.

The Certified Medication Aide is expected to approach medication administration with care, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to resident safety. This includes accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications; monitoring residents for reactions, side effects, and changes in condition; and promptly communicating concerns or medication-related issues to the licensed nurse.

In addition to medication responsibilities, the Certified Medication Aide provides compassionate assistance with residents’ daily care needs and supports a clean, safe, and organized care environment. Success in this role requires reliability, sound judgment, careful observation, effective communication, and a genuine commitment to treating every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Administer 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 resident
• Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs
• Reports 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 administered
• The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record
• Administer oxygen per nasal canal 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 medication
• Be able to accurately follow all principles of good medication administration
• Assist 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, transferring
• Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room, and supply room.
• May be asked to work the floor as a Certified Nurse Aide when additonal help needed

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Complete a state-approved 140‑hour Certified Medication Aide training program

At least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing location as a CNA or CMA

Licensing Requirements

• Must hold a valid Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license
• Most hold a valid Certified Medication Aide license

Physical Job Requirements:

Lifting 1–50 lbs - Frequent
Lifting 50+ lbs - Occasionally

Carrying 1–25 lbs - Frequent
Carrying 25–50+ lbs - Occasionally

Pushing / Pulling 1–50 lbs - Frequent
Pushing / Pulling 50+ lbs - Occasionally

Sliding / Transferring 1–50 lbs - Frequent
Sliding /Transferring 50+ lbs - Occasionally

Standing / Walking - Frequently
Sitting / Balancing / Crouching / Crawling - Rarely
Speaking / Hearing / Seeing - Frequently
Stooping / Kneeling - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Turning / Twisting / Leaning - Occasionally

Driving - Rarely

Job Info

• Job Identification 870619
• Job Category Facility
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 09:22 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 503 Old Austin Hwy, Bastrop, TX, 78602, US (On-site)