Certified Medication Aide - 2-10pm Shift (Mon - Fri)

Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Houston, TX, to provide essential medication administration and patient monitoring. This full-time position offers a competitive pay package along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, Certified Medication Aide certification, and be ready to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Excellent PTO and time off

Mental Health Days

Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medication Aide and Nursing Assistant certifications in Texas.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and timely.
• Monitor residents for drug therapy effectiveness.
• Document medication administration and report changes to nurses.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Monitoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medication Aide

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness, our associates are our mostvaluable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcareand customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Certified Medication Aidein Skilled Nursing / Healthcare

This role is in Houston, TX

Monday - Friday (2-10pm)

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent PTO and time off
• NEW - Mental Health Days
• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

Position and Schedule

• Certified Medication Aide
• Full-Time
• Shift: 8 hour shift: 2-10pm Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and recordsufficientinformation related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
• Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
• Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
• Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any otherobservations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Participate in Community education programs.
• Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Respond to residents’ call for assistance promptly.

Must-Haves for Role

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified MedicationAide in the State of Texas
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Texas
• CPR certification (preferred)
• Reliable transportation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.