Certified Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Resident Care

Avir at Treemont; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir at Treemont in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed medications to residents in a licensed long-term care facility. You will verify orders, document administration, monitor for adverse reactions, and report changes to the licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean and secure medication areas, following infection control practices, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current medication aide certification or credential required by the applicable state.
• Completion of required medication aide training and competency assessments.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures, medication documentation, and resident safety.
• Ability to follow written instructions, recognize potential medication problems, and communicate concerns promptly.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, reliability, and compassion.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to residents according to physician orders, MAR, and facility policies.
• Verify the correct resident, medication, dosage, route, and administration time.
• Review medication orders and report discrepancies to the supervising nurse.
• Document medications administered, refused, held, or omitted accurately in the MAR or electronic record.
• Monitor residents for medication side effects, allergic reactions, and changes in health status.
• Promptly report medication errors, adverse reactions, and changes in residents' conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Maintain medication carts, storage areas, and supplies in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, and medication safety procedures.
• Assist residents with medication-related needs within the aide's scope of practice.
• Communicate professionally with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, residents, and family members as appropriate.
• Protect residents' privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
• Follow facility policies, state regulations, and applicable federal long-term care requirements.
• Participate in staff training, continuing education, and quality assurance activities as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reliability

Compassion

Communication with care team

Education

Current CMA certification or credential

Completion of CMA training and competency assessments

Job description

Avir at Treemont in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer prescribed medications to residents in a licensed long-term care facility. You will verify orders, document administration, monitor for adverse reactions, and report changes to the licensed nurse.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean and secure medication areas, following infection control practices, and ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.