Compassionate Medication Aide: Precise Care & Meds

Jefferson-Nursing-&-Rehabilitation-Cente; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Nursing-&-Rehabilitation-Cente seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer and document prescribed medications per state regulations and facility policy. You will observe residents for reactions and report findings to the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs before meds, documenting in MAR, applying ophthalmic/otic/nasal/vaginal meds, and assisting with daily care tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.
• Preferred one year of health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations and policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to the charge nurse.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medications that affect vitals.
• Document administered medications in the resident MAR.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assist with daily care tasks and care station cleanliness.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Resident care

Observation & reporting

Education

High school diploma

Medication Aide Training

Job description

Jefferson-Nursing-&-Rehabilitation-Cente seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer and document prescribed medications per state regulations and facility policy. You will observe residents for reactions and report findings to the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs before meds, documenting in MAR, applying ophthalmic/otic/nasal/vaginal meds, and assisting with daily care tasks.