Certified Medication Aide: Patient Care & Safety

Prairie Estates; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

CEU reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Networks in Frisco, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications under physician orders and the supervision of a licensed nurse, in full compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will perform routine tasks to maintain patient health and comfort, document administrations, monitor for side effects, and may supervise nursing assistants during shifts. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• State-certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Medication administration certification as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under nurse supervision and facility policy.
• Observes and reports reactions/side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Records medication administration and/or treatments promptly and accurately.
• May supervise nursing assistants/orderlies on shift as assigned.
• Keeps medication carts/rooms clean and secure; documents PRN use as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

State Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Networks in Frisco, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications under physician orders and the supervision of a licensed nurse, in full compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will perform routine tasks to maintain patient health and comfort, document administrations, monitor for side effects, and may supervise nursing assistants during shifts. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork.