Certified Medication Aide

Paradigm-At-the-Prairies; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our caring team in Texas. Under nurse supervision, you will administer various medications and document all activities in accordance with state and facility policies.

You will also assist with resident care tasks, maintain medication carts, and uphold infection control standards while treating residents with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive/professional attitude.
• Two years’ experience in Long-Term Care preferred; six months as CMA preferred.
• Strong familiarity with Point Click Care software and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Under a nurse's direction, administer medications by applicable routes according to regulations and facility policy.
• Document medication administration and related tasks per policies.
• Assist with resident care duties including transfers, bathing, eating, hydration, and vital signs.
• Ensure medication cart is clean, stocked, and secured; follow infection control practices.
• Provide care with respect for residents' dignity and privacy; communicate with nursing staff and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

CMA Certification

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team!We are a skilled nursing facility looking for a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide to join the Paradigm Healthcare family!Job DutiesUnder the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgmentEnsure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay, document explanations for delays as necessaryDocument administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization policies and proceduresFollow appropriate infection control practicesKeep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directedUse medication cart and administer medication as directed and in accordance with organization policies and proceduresPerform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directedDeliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician’s orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities under the direct supervision of a licensed nurseProvide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly mannerProvide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheldHave knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service departmentUtilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directedBenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offLife insuranceReferral programRequired Education and ExperienceMust possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Medication Aide in the StateMust possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a nursing assistant in the State2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferredSix (6) months experience as a Certified Medication Aide preferredStrong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferredComputer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) required. Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitudeAbility to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyParadigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.