Certified Medication Aide (84433)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Full Time Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer and document prescribed medications per protocol. The role supports residents under the direction of nursing staff in a skilled nursing facility.

The ideal candidate will have completed State Approved Medication Aide Training, be able to record vital signs, monitor reactions, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining safety and compliance with universal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program required.
• 1 year of health care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications as defined by policy and procedure.
• Observe and report medication reactions to the charge nurse.
• Record vital signs prior to medication administration.
• Document administered medications in the resident's medication administration record.
• Administer oxygen in emergencies and document actions and notification.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assist in daily care tasks (bathing, feeding, dressing, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of nursing station, medication room, and supply room.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Observation of reactions

Patient care

Education

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Calallen - Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Position Type: Full Time

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.

QualificationsEducational/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

• Lifting- 1-25 lbsX
• Lifting - 25-50 lbsX
• Lifting - 50+ lbsX
• Carrying - 1-25 lbsX
• Carrying - 25-50 lbsX
• Carrying - 50+ lbsX
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsX
• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsX
• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsX
• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsX
• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsX
• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsX
• StandingX
• SittingX
• WalkingX
• SpeakingX
• DrivingX
• Balancing/ClimbingX
• Stooping/KneelingX
• Crouching/CrawlingX
• ReachingX
• Hearing/ListeningX
• SeeingX
• Turning/Twisting/LeaningX

Regency Integrated Health Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.