Certified Medication Aide for Resident Care

Querencia; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities at Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, TX is hiring aMedication Aide to prepare and dispense medications under a licensed nurse supervision. You will document care, take vital signs, and support residents with daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, some related experience, and an active medication aide licensure per state requirements. Competitive wage with shift differential and nonprofit, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some directly related work experience preferred.
• Have and maintain medication aide licensure per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up medication for residents and provide medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders.
• May order/reorder medications.
• Record and document all medication, treatment and care provided for residents.
• Take and record vital signs of residents.
• Prepare monthly summaries, may take off physician orders and prepares chart for new residents.
• Respond to resident calls and requests.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifespace Communities at Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, TX is hiring aMedication Aide to prepare and dispense medications under a licensed nurse supervision. You will document care, take vital signs, and support residents with daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, some related experience, and an active medication aide licensure per state requirements. Competitive wage with shift differential and nonprofit, community-focused environment.