Medication Aide

CARIN Alliance; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in San Antonio, TX seeks a Certified Medication Aide to support residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. You will administer medications under nurse supervision and document care accurately.

You will monitor residents’ responses to medications, report changes to nursing staff, and assist with daily living activities while maintaining infection control and person-centered care in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medication Aide.
• Ability to observe and report resident status changes.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and safe care practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications under nurse supervision.
• Monitor residents’ responses to medications and report changes to nursing staff.
• Accurately document medication administration and related treatments.
• Assist with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Maintain infection control practices and support facility safety standards.

Skills

Follow medication protocols

Documentation accuracy

Infection prevention awareness

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Basic clinical observation

Education

Certification: Medication Aide

Job description

Certified Medication Aide to support residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications under nurse supervision.
• Monitor residents’ responses to medications and report changes to nursing staff.
• Accurately document medication administration and related treatments.
• Assist with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Maintain infection control practices and support facility safety standards.
• Provide person-centered care in a team-focused, values-driven environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current certification as a Medication Aide.
• Ability to follow medication protocols and supervision requirements.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation.
• Basic clinical awareness to observe and report resident status changes.
• Compassionate, respectful approach to resident care and teamwork.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and safe care practices.