Certified Medication Aide (84397)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Laredo (TX)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laredo, TX. The role involves preparing, administering, and documenting medications per protocol.

Candidates should have a state-approved CMA training and competency evaluation, with preferred health care experience, and be able to work PRN shifts.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and document administration per policy.
Observe and report adverse drug reactions to the charge nurse.
Record vital signs prior to medication administration when required.
Document reasons medications are not administered as prescribed.
Prepare medications and set up for administration.
Document all administered medications in the resident’s MAR.
Notify the licensed nurse in emergencies and document actions.
Apply ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
Assist with daily care tasks and resident mobility as needed.
Help maintain cleanliness of the medication room and nursing station.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Observation

Oxygen administration

Patient care

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Competency Evaluation Program

Tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Health Care

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 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 cannula 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.
Help charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Educational/Training Requirements

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 (1) year of previous health care experience.

Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands