Certified Medication Aide-PW

Juniper Communities; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Job summary

Juniper Communities in San Antonio, TX is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support residents with daily living activities and medications in a full-time role. The position offers daily pay options and evening/overnight shifts to cover resident needs.

Responsibilities include administering medications under protocol, monitoring vital signs, documenting in MAR, and coordinating with the Wellness Director and staff to ensure safety and high-quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Successful completion of a nurse aide training course, if state regulated.
• CPR and First Aid certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication administration under regulations and protocol.
• Provide daily living assistance to residents for ADLs.
• Document medication administration and treatments in MAR.
• Report adverse reactions and medication errors to Wellness Director.
• Take vital signs and monitor residents as directed.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinate communication with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Customer service

Education

Medication administration course

Nurse aide training course

CPR and First Aid

Tools

MAR documentation

Job description

Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Daily pay available!

Full time 2 pm- 10 pm or PRN overnight available

Starting pay $18.00

Role: To provide assistance to the resident in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psycho-social wellness. To provide assistance to the Wellness Director and Wellness Nurse in the administration of medications and treatments to residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by your supervisor and/or the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the Leadership Team.
• Assist with medication administration and assistance in accordance with regulations and protocol.
• Perform special treatments as instructed.
• Document medication administration and treatments within MAR.
• Report all adverse reactions, medication errors and resident refusal of medications to Wellness Director or Wellness Nurse.
• Perform vital signs and monitoring as ordered and instructed.
• Assist residents as needed with activities of daily living such as dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing/undressing, hair care nail care, shaving, continence management, use of prosthetic devices, securing transportation, shopping, making and keeping appointments, use of the telephone, correspondence, social, exercise and leisure activities, ambulation and dining.
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste and quality assurance procedures.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition, and skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
• Assist in the coordination of effective communication among Resident Assistants, residents and families.
• Maintain liaison with residents and family members.
• Assist in the ongoing supervision of Resident Assistants through training, mentoring and coaching.
• Assist in the development of work schedules and assignments to ensure staff accountability and task completion.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing tasks.
• Cooperate with other departmental staff to meet the needs of the residents.
• Report all complaints, grievances and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director.
• Report all occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemical to the Wellness Director.
• Participate and receive report from prior shift.
• Assist residents as needed with activities of daily living such as dental and mouth care, bathing, dressing/undressing, hair care nail care, shaving, continence management, use of prosthetic devices, securing transportation, shopping, making and keeping appointments, use of the telephone, correspondence, social, exercise and leisure activities, ambulation and dining.
• Serve meals and assist in the clearing of tables under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Implement Connections activities as assigned and instructed by the Connections Director.
• Report needed repairs and safety concerns to the Environmental Services Director.
• Answer all emergency response system calls immediately.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Work in concert and harmony with other members of the team.
• Communicate with family members, visitors and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Participates in Wellness Meetings.
• Assists in doing laundry as needed.

Educational/Vocational Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Successful completion of a nurse aide training course if state regulated.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
• Successful completion of a CPR and First Aid course.

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