Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Lakeside Health; Kemp (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very Competitive Pay

Next Day Pay

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holid

Medical

Dental

Vision

100% company-paid life insurance & LTD

AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurances

Job summary

Lakeside Health in Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support residents with accurate med administration under nurse oversight. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to safety standards, and timely medication delivery in a skilled nursing environment.

The CMA will document care, monitor residents, and communicate changes to nursing staff while following established plans and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred, especially long-term care.
• CPR certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include correct resident, medication, dose, route, and time.
• Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and report adverse effects to the licensed nurse.
• Document resident care related to medication administration and report any adverse effects or changes in condition to the licensed nurse.
• Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents' conditions, medication errors, or other observations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow care plans related to medication administration.
• Participate in Community education programs.

Skills

Compassionate

Physical fitness

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CMA in Texas

Job description

At Lakeside Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset! Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

CMA's (Certified Medication Aide)

The Job

The Certified Medication Aide will support the community by ensuring residents are well cared for and receive accurate medications as ordered by the physician/physician extender in accordance with established nursing standards, standards of medication aide practices, state and federal requirements, and guidelines of the community related to medication administration.

Position and Schedule

• Certified Medication Aide
• Full-Time

Full-Time Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
• Next Day Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

Responsibilities

• Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and recordsufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
• Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
• Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
• Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents' conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any otherobservations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Participate in Community education programs.
• Promptly report observed changes in residents' conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Respond to residents' call for assistance promptly.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic count; check emergency kit and exchange keys.
• Obtain in-service hours required.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
• Store medications accurately and appropriately, monitor drug expiration dates and follow process for destruction.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a skilled nursing facility setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment (minimum of 1 year); preferably in long term care
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standardsSupportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care

Must-Haves for Role

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas
• CPR certification (preferred)
• Reliable transportation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.