CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE-P (86456)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a Certified Mediation Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, TX. The role supports nursing staff by monitoring residents and reporting reactions, while documenting care and handling routine tasks.

Qualified candidates have a State Approved Medication Aide Training, and preferred one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma preferred or equivalent.
Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
Good standing in state registries is required.

Responsibilities

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and policy.
Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
Record vital signs before medications that may affect vitals.
Document administered medications in the resident medication administration record.
Assist with daily care tasks as needed and maintain a clean medication area.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient observation

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77055

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol

Essential Functions

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident

Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs

Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.

Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered

The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record

Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.

Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication

Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration

Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring

Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Licensing Requirements

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.

Experience Requirements

Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience

Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.