CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (72334)

Priority Management; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management at Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Lewisville, TX seeks a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct patient care, verify and administer medications, and monitor residents’ responses. Swing shift responsibilities include documenting vital signs and communicating changes to the care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with a focus on resident safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Verifies identity of resident and records medication details as per procedures.
• Administers medications and observes for adverse reactions.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Responds to resident needs and signals in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug details as directed.
• Presents medication and observes ingestion or administers using procedures.
• Measures vital signs and monitors responses to medications.
• Records temperatures and other vitals per directions.
• Responds to calls and assists with resident needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Resident care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center - Lewisville, TX 75067

Job Shift: Swing

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.

Qualifications

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.