Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate, Precise Care

Regency Integrated Health Services; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a Certified Medication Aide at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Weslaco, TX. You will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol and state regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily resident care, observing for adverse reactions, recording vital signs, and communicating with the charge nurse to ensure safe medication administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and competency evaluation.
• Preferred one year of health-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.
• Observe and report adverse reactions to the charge nurse.
• Record vital signs prior to medication administration.
• Document medications in the resident's MAR and communicate with nursing staff.
• Assist with daily resident care tasks and maintain clean medication areas.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs observation

Documentation

Team communication

Education

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a Certified Medication Aide at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Weslaco, TX. You will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol and state regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily resident care, observing for adverse reactions, recording vital signs, and communicating with the charge nurse to ensure safe medication administration.