Certified Medication Aide - Senior Living Med Admin

Buckner International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway by Buckner in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications, monitor vitals, and assist with daily living activities for seniors in an assisted living setting. The role requires compassion, clinical skills, and administrative accuracy to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene support, safe repositioning, medication administration and documentation, vital signs, and maintaining a clean

Qualifications

• Current Medication Aide Certification and current Certified Nurse Aide certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Requires ability to move objects and/or people up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal hygiene.
• Safely lift and reposition residents.
• Take notice of changes in resident behaviors and inform shift leaders.
• Administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule and document.
• Prepare and dispense medications as permitted, after setting up.
• Administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before medications that could affect vitals.
• Apply ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications as instructed; assist with oxygen administration in emergencies.
• Count narcotics and document administration.
• Keep medication room, med cart, and refrigerator clean and orderly.
• Log refrigerator temperature daily.
• Report incidents related to medication errors or unusual events; chart pertinent information.
• Restock med cart and check expiration dates.
• Adhere to Buckner 5STARS customer service standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Caregiving

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Certified Medication Aide Certification

Certified Nurse Aide certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway by Buckner in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to administer medications, monitor vitals, and assist with daily living activities for seniors in an assisted living setting. The role requires compassion, clinical skills, and administrative accuracy to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include patient hygiene support, safe repositioning, medication administration and documentation, vital signs, and maintaining a clean