Certified Medication Aide (85198)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Seguin, Texas, is seeking a Certified Medication Aide tasked with preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications in accordance with company and state protocols. You will play a crucial role in monitoring patient reactions and assisting with daily care tasks.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, the required training certification, and preferably one year of healthcare experience. This role demands physical stamina and adherence to medication administration principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of the State Approved Medication Aide Training and competency evaluation required.
• One year of previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications per state regulations.
• Observes and reports medication reactions to charge nurse.
• Records vital signs prior to medication administration.

Skills

Knowledge of Universal Precautions

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• Administers regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing the medication to be administered.
• Documents the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record.
• Administers oxygen per nasal cannula or a non‑sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide verbally notifies the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately documents the action and notification.
• Applies specifically ordered ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medication.
• Accurately follows all principals of good medication administration.
• Assists in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, caring for hair and nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, including lifting and transferring.
• Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room, and supply room.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Successful completion of the 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.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50+lbs, carry, push/pull, slide/transfer, stand, sit, walk, speak, drive, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear, see, and turn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regency Integrated Health Services is 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.