Correctional Medication Aide: Impactful Patient Care

UTMB Health; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health offers a Certified Medication Aide position at Hughes Unit in Gatesville, TX. This casual, hourly role assists with patient care, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and the distribution of medications under supervision to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates hold a High School diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit, and must be able to work up to 19 hours per week. Security clearance and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas CMA permit required.
• Casual, hourly position up to 19 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Collect vital signs and document data including intake/output.
• Assist with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Provide personal hygiene support and mobility assistance.
• Maintain safe, comfortable environment and handle medications.
• Enter medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education and training.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Certified Medication Aide permit

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

UTMB Health offers a Certified Medication Aide position at Hughes Unit in Gatesville, TX. This casual, hourly role assists with patient care, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and the distribution of medications under supervision to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates hold a High School diploma or GED and a Texas CMA permit, and must be able to work up to 19 hours per week. Security clearance and drug screening are required.