Medication Aide: Precise, Patient-Centered Care

Garrison Nursing Home and Rehabilitation; Garrison (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrison Nursing Home and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer oral and external medications to residents under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory guidelines while collaborating with RN/LVN staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, documenting medication provision, and recognizing when to seek guidance from licensed nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a state approved nursing assistant training program and passed a state approved competency examination.
• Successful completion of a state approved Medication Aide course and is approved to administer oral and external medication.
• Ability to perform medication administration in accordance with state regulations.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Administer medications within 60 minutes of scheduled time.
• Take and record vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Recognize the resident's right to refuse medication.
• Notify the appropriate RN/LVN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
• Clarify any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LVN).
• Secure medication cart.
• Remove discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
• Accurately documents medication provision.
• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.
• Recognizes the limitations of the Medication Aide role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training program (state approved)

Medication Aide course completion (state approved)

Job description

Garrison Nursing Home and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Medication Aide to administer oral and external medications to residents under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory guidelines while collaborating with RN/LVN staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, documenting medication provision, and recognizing when to seek guidance from licensed nurses.