Certified Medication Aide - PRN (85022)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Harlingen (TX)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 38,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Certified Medication Aide at the Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to prepare and administer medications as prescribed. This role involves vital sign monitoring, patient care assistance, and document management to ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completion of a Medication Aide Training Program, and experience in health care. Join our team to make a difference in residents' lives!

Qualifications

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training.
Good standing in the state registry.
Preferred one year of previous health care experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications.
Observe and report reactions to medications.
Take and record vital signs prior to administering medication.

Skills

Medication administration

Knowledge of Universal Precautions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Flex

Job Category: Health Care

Primary Responsibilities

The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol.

Essential Functions

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side‑effects to medication shown by a resident.
Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs.
Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered.
The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record.
Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non‑sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification.
Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and vaginal medication.
Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration.
Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring.
Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Licensing Requirements

Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required.

Experience Requirements

Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience.
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.