Certified Medication Aide - CMA

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and monitor residents. You will document doses in MAR, observe reactions, and report to the charge nurse.

The role includes assisting with daily care tasks and maintaining the medication area in a compliant, safe environment. Requirements include a State Approved Medication Aide Training program, good standing in the state registry, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; good standing in state registry required.
• Preferred one year of health care experience.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications per protocol.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medication.
• Observe and report reactions or side-effects to medications.
• Document administered medications in the resident's medication administration record (MAR).
• Administer oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask in emergencies and notify licensed nurse.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assist with daily care tasks (bathing, feeding, dressing) and resident transfers.
• Maintain cleanliness of nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Oxygen administration

Care assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocolEssential FunctionsAdministers 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 residentTake and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signsReports 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 (setting up) the medication to be administeredThe medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration recordAdminister 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 medicationBe able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administrationAssist 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, transferringHelps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.Educational/Training RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent is preferredLicensing RequirementsSuccessful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.Experience RequirementsPreferred one (1) year of previous health care experienceMust demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.Physical DemandsThe 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.ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbsXLifting - 25-50 lbsXLifting - 50+ lbsXCarrying - 1-25 lbsXCarrying - 25-50 lbsXCarrying - 50+ lbsXPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsXSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsXStandingXSittingXWalkingXSpeakingXDrivingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXReachingXHearing/ListeningXSeeingXTurning/Twisting/LeaningXRegency 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.