Certified Medication Aide - Medication Administration & Care

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and monitor residents in accordance with state regulations and facility policy. You will document in the MAR, take vital signs, and report any adverse reactions to the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include preparing and applying ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications, assisting with daily care tasks, and maintaining a clean medication room and station.

Qualifications

• Must complete State Approved Medication Aide Training and competency evaluation.
• Good standing in state registry required.
• Preferred one year healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per policy.
• Observe and report adverse reactions to medication.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration.
• Document administered medications in resident MAR.
• Administer emergency oxygen and notify licensed nurse as required.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications.
• Assist with daily care tasks (bathing, feeding, dressing, transfers).
• Maintain cleanliness of medication room and station.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Observation

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training

Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and monitor residents in accordance with state regulations and facility policy. You will document in the MAR, take vital signs, and report any adverse reactions to the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include preparing and applying ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medications, assisting with daily care tasks, and maintaining a clean medication room and station.