Certified Medication Aide - Impactful Patient Care

Paycom; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen in McAllen, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (PRN) to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.

The role requires state-approved Medication Aide training, good standing, and healthcare experience; duties include monitoring for reactions, recording vital signs, assisting with daily care, and maintaining clean medication areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, good standing in state registry required.
• Preferred one (1) year of health care experience.
• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.
• Observe and report adverse reactions or side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration.
• Document administered medications in the resident's medication administration record.
• Assist with daily care tasks and maintain clean medication areas and supplies.

Skills

Universal Precautions

Blood Borne Pathogen rules

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Med Aide Training & Competency Evaluation

Job description

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen in McAllen, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (PRN) to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.

The role requires state-approved Medication Aide training, good standing, and healthcare experience; duties include monitoring for reactions, recording vital signs, assisting with daily care, and maintaining clean medication areas.