Certified Medication Aide

Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation; Quitman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to work under the charge nurse, ensuring timely and accurate med passes to protect resident care quality. The role emphasizes compassion, clear communication, and adherence to policies within a team-focused environment.

The CMA will participate in shift reports and routine patient care, follow infection control procedures, manage medication orders, and assist in charting and documentation while supporting a cooperative,

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current CMA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shift report.
• Perform routine patient care per policies.
• Infection control and hand hygiene practices.
• Inventory drugs on designated forms.
• Report changes to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Education

Current CMA certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8A-8P

*Full-time employees are eligible for benefits*

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Your Job

We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses. Come join our family today!

Job Summary

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) will be under the direct supervision of the charge nurse. The charge nurse will follow up with the CMA to ensure the med pass is completed timely and accurately to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

CLINICAL

• Participate in Shift Report.
• Perform routine patient care in accordance with Federal, State, Company and Center nursing policies and procedures.
• Employs preventative and restorative measures.
• Follows hand washing techniques and other infection control guidelines during the performance of patient care.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder, etc.
• Participates in all assigned meetings.
• Participates in all training, education or in-service as required.
• Inventory drugs, on the designated forms, as they arrive.

Quitman Wellness and Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.