Certified Medication Aide: Precise Med Admin & Patient Care

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Houston, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed meds per protocol, monitor residents, and document actions in the medication administration record.

You will observe for reactions, take vital signs before certain meds, report changes to the charge nurse, assist with daily care tasks, and maintain clean medication areas according to universal precautions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry required.
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Bourne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments and documents in MAR.
• Observes residents for reactions/side effects and reports to charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to meds that affect vitals.
• Administer oxygen in emergencies and document actions taken.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal meds as ordered.
• Assist with daily care tasks and maintain clean, stocked areas.
• Maintain medication room and supply room cleanliness.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs observation

Documentation accuracy

Observation & reporting

Emergency oxygen administration

Ophthalmic/OTIC administration

Universal precautions

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Approved Medication Aide Training & Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Memorial City Nursing and Rehabiliation Center in Houston, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to administer prescribed meds per protocol, monitor residents, and document actions in the medication administration record.

You will observe for reactions, take vital signs before certain meds, report changes to the charge nurse, assist with daily care tasks, and maintain clean medication areas according to universal precautions.