Certified Medication Aide - Precise Patient Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support nursing staff in delivering accurate med passes and high-quality resident care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

Must communicate effectively in English, have current CMA certification, and prior patient care experience is preferred. Duties include reporting changes to the Patient Care Supervisor, following PRN charting guidelines, and inventory documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Reports promptly any change of patient condition or other concerns to Patient Care Supervisor.
• Follow charting guidelines for PRN documentation.
• Reports medication reorder.
• Participates in all assigned meetings, trainings, education and in-service as required.
• Inventory documentation of drugs on appropriate forms.
• Current certification for Medication Aide.

Skills

English communication

Patient care experience

Education

Medication Aide certification

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support nursing staff in delivering accurate med passes and high-quality resident care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

Must communicate effectively in English, have current CMA certification, and prior patient care experience is preferred. Duties include reporting changes to the Patient Care Supervisor, following PRN charting guidelines, and inventory documentation.