Certified Medication Aide Technician

Querencia; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities at Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, TX is hiring aMedication Aide to prepare and dispense medications under a licensed nurse supervision. You will document care, take vital signs, and support residents with daily living activities.

The role requires a high school diploma, some related experience, and an active medication aide licensure per state requirements. Competitive wage with shift differential and nonprofit, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some directly related work experience preferred.
• Have and maintain medication aide licensure per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up medication for residents and provide medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders.
• May order/reorder medications.
• Record and document all medication, treatment and care provided for residents.
• Take and record vital signs of residents.
• Prepare monthly summaries, may take off physician orders and prepares chart for new residents.
• Respond to resident calls and requests.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community: Querencia at Barton Creek

Address: 2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78735

Pay Range $19.28-$26.52+ Hourly

Starting at $22.00 per hour! + $2.00 Shift Diff - Depending on experience.

A few details about the role:

• Set- up medication for residents and provide medication, under the direction and monitoring of a licensed nurse, and according to physician orders.
• May order/reorder medications.
• Record and document all medication, treatment and care provided for residents.
• Take and record vital signs of residents.
• Prepare monthly summaries, may take off physician orders and prepares chart for new residents.
• Respond to resident calls and requests.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some directly related work experience preferred
• Have and maintain medication aide licensure per state requirements.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

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