Compassionate Medication Aide - Patient Care & Vitals

Priority Management; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Priority Management at Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Lewisville, TX seeks a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct patient care, verify and administer medications, and monitor residents’ responses. Swing shift responsibilities include documenting vital signs and communicating changes to the care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with a focus on resident safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Verifies identity of resident and records medication details as per procedures.
• Administers medications and observes for adverse reactions.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Responds to resident needs and signals in timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records drug details as directed.
• Presents medication and observes ingestion or administers using procedures.
• Measures vital signs and monitors responses to medications.
• Records temperatures and other vitals per directions.
• Responds to calls and assists with resident needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Resident care

Job description

Priority Management at Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Lewisville, TX seeks a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct patient care, verify and administer medications, and monitor residents’ responses. Swing shift responsibilities include documenting vital signs and communicating changes to the care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with a focus on resident safety and comfort.