Certified Medication Aide: Compassionate Resident Care

Ranger Nursing and Rehabilitation; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer approved medications and treatments to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state and federal regulations. This role supports the nursing team by promoting resident safety, accurate documentation, and compassionate care in a skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include verifying residents and medications, documenting administration and responses, maintaining secure

Qualifications

• Current Certified Medication Aide permit/certification in good standing as required by the state.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures, documentation standards, infection control, and resident rights.
• Must meet all background checks, health screenings, and employment eligibility requirements.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet resident care and facility staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments only as permitted by certification, licensure requirements, physician orders, and facility policy.
• Verify the correct resident, medication, dosage, route, and time before administration.
• Accurately document medication administration, refusals, omissions, resident response, and other required information in the Medication Administration Record or electronic health record.
• Observe residents for changes in condition, side effects, adverse reactions, or medication-related concerns and report findings promptly to the licensed nurse.
• Maintain medication carts, storage areas, and supplies in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
• Follow infection control, safety, privacy, and resident rights practices at all times.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, pharmacy providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Infection control

Resident rights

Job description

Ranger Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer approved medications and treatments to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state and federal regulations. This role supports the nursing team by promoting resident safety, accurate documentation, and compassionate care in a skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities include verifying residents and medications, documenting administration and responses, maintaining secure