Evening CMA: Compassionate Medication & Resident Care

Golden Palms Retirement And Health Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our Harlingen, TX team. Shift is 6pm-6am, full-time hours, with Texas CNA/CMA licensure required.

The CMA will administer prescribed medications, verify resident identity, and document on charts while supporting nursing staff and direct resident care. Benefits and ongoing in-services are provided as part of our team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide role requires state-registered CMA license or Texas CNA/CMA licensure
• Ability to administer medications per physician orders and keep accurate records on resident charts
• Strong observation skills for medication effects and resident safety

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations
• Verifies resident identity and records drug details on chart
• Presents medications and observes ingestion
• Monitors vital signs and reports adverse reactions
• Counts narcotics and tracks inventory
• Provides direct resident care including bathing, dressing and feeding
• Assists nursing staff during meals and with care as needed
• Responds promptly to call lights and ensures a clean medication and nursing station

Job description

Golden Palms Rehabilitation and Retirement is seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our Harlingen, TX team. Shift is 6pm-6am, full-time hours, with Texas CNA/CMA licensure required.

The CMA will administer prescribed medications, verify resident identity, and document on charts while supporting nursing staff and direct resident care. Benefits and ongoing in-services are provided as part of our team-oriented culture.