Evening Medication Aide: Resident Care & Med Admin

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol and state regulations. The role is full time, 2pm-10pm, working under the charge nurse.

Essential duties include administering meds and treatments, observing for reactions, recording vital signs, assisting with daily resident care, and maintaining accurate MAR records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program required.
• Good standing in the state registry required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations and facility policy.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medications as observed in residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to medication administration when needed.
• Document administered medications in the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Assist with daily care tasks such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and mobility as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Observation of reactions

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol and state regulations. The role is full time, 2pm-10pm, working under the charge nurse.

Essential duties include administering meds and treatments, observing for reactions, recording vital signs, assisting with daily resident care, and maintaining accurate MAR records.