Certified Medication Aide — Precise Care & Growth

Great Plains Nursing; Dumas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Great Plains Nursing in Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our caregiving team. This role centers on accurate medication administration, vigilant monitoring, and precise documentation to maintain resident safety and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds a current Texas Medication Aide certification and demonstrates clear communication, patience, and professionalism in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Medication Aide certification is required.
• Experience with medication administration procedures.
• Strong communication, patience, and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer Medications: Dispense prescribed PO, topical, and rectal meds per orders and policy.
• Monitor and report adverse reactions or changes in resident status.
• Document all medication administration in compliance with policies.
• Maintain control of the medication cart and ensure a safe environment.
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Follow infection control procedures during medication administration.
• Report medication errors to the Charge Nurse immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Professionalism

Education

Texas Certified Medication Aide certification

Job description

Great Plains Nursing in Texas is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our caregiving team. This role centers on accurate medication administration, vigilant monitoring, and precise documentation to maintain resident safety and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds a current Texas Medication Aide certification and demonstrates clear communication, patience, and professionalism in a team-oriented setting.