CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lewisville, TX is seeking a compassionate nursing aide to support residents with daily care and medication administration. You will verify resident identity, prepare and present medications, observe ingestion, and document all actions according to facility procedures.

The role requires monitoring vital signs, reporting adverse reactions, and assisting with activities of daily living while maintaining patient comfort and safety in a team-focused

Qualifications

• Experience administering medications per facility procedures.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and report changes.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify resident identity and document medications given.
• Present medications and observe ingestion per procedures.
• Take vital signs and report any adverse reactions.
• Respond to resident needs and assist with daily activities as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Resident care

Record-keeping

Job description

Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures.Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed.Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs.Other duties as assigned.Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures.Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed.Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs.Other duties as assigned.