Certified Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Admin

Regency Integrated Health Services; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to support residents at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care in Mission, TX. You will administer prescribed medications, monitor responses, and document in the resident's medication administration record.

The role requires completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training, good standing in state registry, and preferably one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program completed; good standing in state registry required.
• Preferred one year of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration when needed.
• Document reasons medications are not administered and report to the charge nurse.
• Document administered medications in the resident's medication administration record.
• Assist with daily living activities and caregiving tasks as needed (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility).
• Maintain cleanliness of nursing station, medication room and supply area.
• Follow principles of safe medication administration and emergency procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Observation/reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to support residents at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care in Mission, TX. You will administer prescribed medications, monitor responses, and document in the resident's medication administration record.

The role requires completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training, good standing in state registry, and preferably one year of healthcare experience.