Certified Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Admin Leader

Cantex; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications under physician orders and licensed nurse supervision. You will help maintain patient safety and comfort in a resident-focused setting.

Required are state Nursing Assistant certification and state medication administration certification (where required); English language proficiency is essential to communicate care plans and document procedures.

Qualifications

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs as required by medications.
• Records administration of medications and treatments.
• Observes for reactions/side effects and reports to licensed nurse.
• Administers PRN medications per policy and regulations.
• Documents reasons for and responses to PRN medications.
• Properly secures medication carts/rooms per policy.
• Attends facility education in-services.
• May supervise nursing assistants on shift.
• Ensures medication areas are clean and organized.
• Removes expired medications per policy.
• Attends QA meetings as requested.
• Functioning as a team leader/role model.

Skills

English language

Nursing assistant

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (State)

Medication Administration Certification (State)

Job description

Cantex is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer oral and topical medications under physician orders and licensed nurse supervision. You will help maintain patient safety and comfort in a resident-focused setting.

Required are state Nursing Assistant certification and state medication administration certification (where required); English language proficiency is essential to communicate care plans and document procedures.