Certified Medication Aide

Devinehealthandrehab; Devine (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to ensure proper medication administration for residents. Key responsibilities include monitoring medications, maintaining security, and adhering to infection control policies. The ideal candidate will possess certification and demonstrate good communication and technical skills.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Immediate 401(k)

Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cancer, Critical Illness

Whole and Term Life Insurance

Unparalleled Corporate Support

Qualifications

• Current Medication Administration certification from the state.
• Ability to record information and perform technical procedures.
• Demonstrated competence in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer resident’s prescribed medications according to physician’s orders.
• Monitor adverse effects of medications and report to Charge Nurse.
• Record all medication administration accurately.

Skills

Communication

Self-discipline

Patience

Education

Medication Administration certification

Job description

We’re seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our growing team! Reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency with regard to attendance are extremely important. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperate and politely work with others, and effectively multi-task in a stressful environment are also essential.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Immediate 401(k)
• Unparalleled Corporate Support

Responsibilities:

• Administer resident’s prescribed PO, topical (unbroken skin), and rectal medication according to physician’s orders and policies.
• Monitor adverse effects of medications and report immediately to Charge Nurse.
• Record all medication administration accurately.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Maintain security of medication cart and a hazard-free environment.
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy of residents.
• Follow infection control policies during medication administration.
• Monitor resident medication administration.
• Notify Charge Nurse of any changes or reactions in residents.

Requirements:

• Current Medication Administration certification from the state.
• Ability to record information and perform technical procedures.
• Good communication skills, self-discipline, and patience.
• Demonstrated competence in medication administration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.