Certified Medication Aide - CMA (86648)

Regency Integrated Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is hiring a Certified Medication Aide for a full-time evening shift at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen, TX. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and document per policy in a care-focused environment.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma, completed MA training and are in good standing with the state registry. Prior health-care experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and per policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
• Record vital signs prior to medication administration when needed.
• Document reasons medications are not administered.
• Prepare and administer medications as trained, and document in MAR.
• Notify and document actions to the licensed nurse during emergencies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program

Good standing in state registry

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen - McAllen, TX 78501

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 2pm-10pm Shift

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol

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 which 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 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 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
• Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

QualificationsEducational/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 X
• Lifting - 25-50 lbs X
• Lifting - 50+ lbs X
• Carrying - 1-25 lbs X
• Carrying - 25-50 lbs X
• Carrying - 50+ lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X
• Standing X
• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Speaking X
• Driving X
• Balancing/Climbing X
• Stooping/Kneeling X
• Crouching/Crawling X
• Reaching X
• Hearing/Listening X
• Seeing X
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning X

Regency 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.