Certified Medication Aide - Care & Medication Admin (FT)

Regency Integrated Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen, TX. The role involves preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications according to protocol, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, reporting, and resident care.

Ideal candidates have a State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation, good standing in the state registry, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Prepare and set up medications for administration.
• Document administered medications in the resident's MAR.
• Administer emergency oxygen if needed and notify the licensed nurse.
• Follow all principles of good medication administration.
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and moving residents.
• Help with maintaining cleanliness of nursing station and medication room.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen, TX. The role involves preparing, administering, and documenting prescribed medications according to protocol, with responsibilities spanning vital signs, reporting, and resident care.

Ideal candidates have a State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation, good standing in the state registry, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience.