Certified Medication Aide, PRN – Plano, TX

The Legacy Senior Communities; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and Dental coverage for you &

Paid time off accrual from Day 1

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Legacy Senior Communities in Plano, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (AL/MS) PRN to provide assistance with personal care and medication administration to residents, in line with physician orders and facility protocols.

You will obtain vital signs, document medications, coordinate with pharmacy, assist with activities of daily living, dining, and transportation, while maintaining safety and comfort for residents; Texas CMA certification and CPR are required, minimum one year of

Qualifications

• Current CMA certificate in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records resident’s vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications as per physician orders.
• Reorders prescriptions and coordinates with pharmacy providers.
• Observes and reports medication effects.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Answers resident calls for assistance.
• Assists residents to and from dining room and activities.
• Assists during dining and light housekeeping.
• Supports Lifestyles Coordinator with activities for residents.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Vital signs

Pharmacy coordination

Education

CMA certificate Texas

CPR Certification

Job description

The Legacy Senior Communities in Plano, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (AL/MS) PRN to provide assistance with personal care and medication administration to residents, in line with physician orders and facility protocols.

You will obtain vital signs, document medications, coordinate with pharmacy, assist with activities of daily living, dining, and transportation, while maintaining safety and comfort for residents; Texas CMA certification and CPR are required, minimum one year of