Medication Aide: Patient Care & Med Admin

Paycom; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastrop seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol. The role involves observing residents for reactions, recording vital signs, and notifying nurses as required.

Essential duties include preparing medications, documenting administration, assisting with daily care tasks, and maintaining clean medication and nursing areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
• Good standing in the state registry is required.
• Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience.
• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Observe and report reactions and side-effects to medication.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medication.
• Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Prepare medications (set up) and document in the resident's medication administration record.
• Administer oxygen in emergency situations and notify licensed nurse.
• Apply ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medications as ordered.
• Assist with daily care tasks (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility, etc.).
• Assist charge nurses with cleanliness of nursing station, medication room and supply room.

Job description

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastrop seeks a Certified Medication Aide to prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol. The role involves observing residents for reactions, recording vital signs, and notifying nurses as required.

Essential duties include preparing medications, documenting administration, assisting with daily care tasks, and maintaining clean medication and nursing areas.