Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Ensign Services; Harlingen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement in Harlingen, TX, is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) for full-time evenings (6pm–6pm). The CMA will administer medications, verify resident identities, document doses, and monitor reactions under state regulations.

The role includes direct resident care, assisting with activities of daily living, responding to call lights, and supporting nursing staff to maintain safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Texas CNA/CMA license is required.
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) certification.
• Experience administering prescribed medications per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Verifies identity of resident and records drug name, dosage, time.
• Presents medications and observes ingestion by residents.
• Records and restocks medication inventories; counts narcotics as required.
• Provides direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Responds to call lights and assists during meals.
• Reports incidents and medication discrepancies to supervisors.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Education

Texas CNA/CMA license

Job description

## Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Apply: Harlingen, TX: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR61904Golden Palms Rehabilitation and RetirementCome join our team and start making a difference!Are you craving to work in a healthcare setting where you’re not only valued, but appreciated and have the respect from your supervisors and co- workers as well as patients/residents you’re caring for? Then we are the place for you!Certified Medication Aide (CMA)Shift: 6pm-6pmHours: Full timeLicensure: Texas CNA/CMA license is requiredGolden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement is a historic, Harlingen based Retirement Community, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services Facility.Are you a **Certified Medication Aide** who is passionate about helping people? If you’re looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply. Apply Today!Golden Palms Rehab and Nursing2101 Treasure Hills Blvd. Harlingen, TX 78550https://goldenpalmsrehab.com/* Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.* Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on resident’s chart.* Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication.* Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.* Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.* Receives supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.* Records and restocks medication inventories.* Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate forms. Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies.* Gives and/or assist in direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments as applicable.* Assist Nurse Aides during mealtimes with tray passing, picking up trays and feeding as applicable.* Responds to call lights in a timely manner.* Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.* Provide assistance to charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.* Reports to DON/Administrator incidents/accidents, and alleged abuse incidences.* Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights”.Attends periodic in-services and staff meetingsFor benefit details check us out here http://ensignbenefits.com/Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.**Disclaimer:** Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as \"estimated\" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.EOE disability veteran