Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (83725)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a PRN Medication Aide for Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care. The role involves administering prescribed medications, observing resident reactions, and assisting in daily care requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, complete a Medication Aide Training Program, and some health care experience is preferred. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and transferring residents.

Qualifications

• Must have successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Must have good standing in the state registry.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to regulations.
• Observe and report on resident reactions to medications.
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing and feeding.

Skills

Working knowledge of Universal Precautions

Medication administration skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care, Mission, TX 78572

Position Type: PRN

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 that 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 (setting up) the medication to be administered.
• The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record.
• Administer oxygen per nasal cannula or a non‑sealing face mask only in an emergency; after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse 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

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