Medication Aide 6a/2p

OPCO Skilled Management; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a qualified Medication Aide to administer prescribed medications and treatments for residents in a long-term care setting. The role includes documenting administration times, dosages, and resident identity under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor.

Experience in long-term care and certification as required by state law are preferred. This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and compassionate care within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Administers medications and treatments per state regulations under supervision.
• Records drug, dosage, and time on resident’s chart as required.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per state regulations.
• Verify resident identity before medication administration and record details.
• Present medication and observe ingestion or application using prescribed procedures.
• Complete any miscellaneous tasks as required by role.

Education

Certified as required by state law

Job description

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations 1to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records.
• Present medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred