Certified Medication Aide (86075)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Kingsville, TX to administer prescribed medications and document care. The role requires following state regulations and facility policy, with duties including vital signs, observation, and reporting changes to nursing staff.

Applicants should have completed State Approved Medication Aide Training and be in good standing with the state registry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program required; good standing in state registry.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by policy and procedures.
• Observe and report to charge nurse reactions and side effects.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration.
• Document reasons if medication is not administered.
• Maintain MAR documentation of administered medications.
• Follow all medication administration principles and safety procedures.
• Assist with daily care tasks as needed (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility).
• Help maintain cleanliness of medication area and related rooms.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Observation & reporting

Universal precautions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training & Competency Evaluation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kingsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Kingsville, TX 78363. 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 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.
• Help charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Qualifications

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

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.

• Lifting 1–25 lbs — Rarely
• Lifting 25–50 lbs — Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs — Rarely
• Carrying 1–25 lbs — Rarely
• Carrying 25–50 lbs — Rarely
• Carrying 50+ lbs — Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 1–25 lbs — Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25–50 lbs — Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs — Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 1–25 lbs — Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 25–50 lbs — Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs — Rarely
• Standing — Rarely
• Sitting — Rarely
• Walking — Rarely
• Speaking — Rarely
• Driving — Rarely
• Balancing/Climbing — Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling — Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling — Rarely
• Reaching — Rarely
• Hearing/Listening — Rarely
• Seeing — Rarely
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning — Rarely