CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (68818)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their team. This full-time role involves preparing and administering medications, observing patient reactions, and assisting with daily care tasks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in healthcare, ensuring compliance with state regulations while providing quality care to residents.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of healthcare experience.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Observes and reports reactions and side-effects to medication.
• Assists with daily care tasks such as bathing and feeding.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Universal Precautions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Medication Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.

Essential Functions

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administering medication that could affect vital signs.
• Report to charge nurse and document reasons for not administering prescribed drugs.
• Administer regularly prescribed medication only after personally preparing (setting up) it, and document the administration in the resident's medication record.
• Administer oxygen in emergencies, notify the licensed nurse immediately after, and document appropriately.
• Apply ordered ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications.
• Follow principles of good medication administration accurately.
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and transferring residents, including lifting and responding to calls.
• Help maintain cleanliness of nursing station, medication room, and supply room.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licensing Requirements

• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry required.

Experience Requirements

• Preferred one (1) year of healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative but not inclusive; effective communication is required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Physical activity includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sliding/transferring, standing, sitting, walking, speaking, reaching, hearing/listening, seeing, and balancing/climbing, with specified weight limits.