CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (73772)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Pearsall (TX)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Pearsall, TX seeks a PRN Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications according to policy. The role includes taking vital signs, observing reactions, and assisting with daily care tasks as needed.

Applicants should have state-approved Medication Aide training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior healthcare experience is preferred. Compliance with universal precautions and BP rules is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.
Preferred one year of previous health care experience.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident.
Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs.
Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Administer regularly prescribed medication after preparing the medication to be administered.
Document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record.
Administer oxygen in emergencies and notify the licensed nurse thereafter.
Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
Follow all principals of good medication administration.
Assist in daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs before meds

Observation and reporting

Patient care assistance

Education

State-approved Medication Aide Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Pearsall, TX 78061

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation 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 to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident.
Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs.
Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered.
The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record.
Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.
Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication.
Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration.
Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring.
Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Licensing Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

Preferred one year of previous health care experience.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.