Certified Medication Aide — Senior Living Care Specialist

Buckner International; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, TX is hiring a Certified Medication Aide to support residents with prescribed medications, follow care plans, and collaborate with nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

This role requires current Medication Aide certification, CPR/First Aid, infection control knowledge, and the physical ability to assist with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Current Medication Aide Certification.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (lift, bend, stand).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.
• Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
• Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
• Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side effects of medication administered.
• Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
• Apply ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications as instructed; administer oxygen per nasal cannula or masked in an emergency.
• Count narcotics, give all routinely prescribed narcotics, document it on Individual's sheet and medication sheet.
• See that the medication room, med cart, and refrigerator are kept clean and orderly at all times.
• Accurately log refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Report incidents, as directed, on medication errors, accidents, or unusual events; chart resident conditions or other pertinent information.
• Restock med cart with ample supplies; check expiration dates on all medication.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station, answer phones, assist in dining room, and support schedules and units as requested.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance or information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Confidentiality

Empathy

Medical terminology

Job description

Buckner Retirement ServicesCommunity: Baptist Retirement Community

Location:San Angelo, TX - Onsite

Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903

Shift: Days

Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our community, committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Certified Medication Aide, youwillplayan importantrole in all phases, providing care to a wide variety of residents in a way that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards.Join ourteam andinspirehappiness in the lives ofothers!

What You'll Do:

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.
• Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
• Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
• Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side effects of medication administered.
• Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
• Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications, as instructed; administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing facemask, in an emergency.
• Count narcotics, give all routinely prescribed narcotics, document it on Individual’s sheet and medication sheet- at discretion of supervisor.
• See that the medication room, med cart, and refrigerator are kept clean and orderly at all times.
• Accurately log refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Report incidents, as directed, on medication errors, accidents, or unusual events, on residents, visitors, or employees; and, as directed, chart some resident conditions or other pertinent information.
• Restock med cart with ample supplies; check expiration dates on all medication.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested including performing Nurse Aide resident care duties.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance of information.

What You’ll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Current Medication Aide Certification
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control
• Basic understanding of the uses, results, and dispensation of medications
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job includingbending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
• Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.