Certified Medication Aide - The Mission (PRN)

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Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? We're actively looking for dedicated individuals to join our healthcare teams in our Assisted Living, Dementia & Alzheimer Care, Hospice, and Skilled Nursing facilities. We celebrate unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents, providing an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in providing exceptional care and creating a vibrant community where everyone feels like family.

We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

We are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Skilled Nursing department. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas! 

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will be under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides prescribed medications to residents in a licensed nursing facility.  Ensures doctor and resident Care Plan orders are followed and that prescribed medications are given as specified and that appropriate records are maintained.  Explains medications to residents and observes that medications are taken properly. Performs various personal care activities and supportive professional services to meet the needs of residents in accomplishing activities of daily living to include personal grooming, oral care, personal hygiene, providing nourishment, taking and recording vital signs, incontinent care, etc. Reports unusual conditions, such as changes in resident behavior or appearance, to supervisor. Maintains documentation of nurse aide duties every shift via the electronic record.

Work Schedule: Work schedule normally coincides with one of three standard nursing shifts to allow coverage for a 24/7 operation.  Exact duty hours are established by the Director of Nursing, and the Administrator and employees are advised of their schedules in advance. 

Work Location: The Mission 4949 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio Texas 78227.   

What you will do in this role:

• Administers medications to residents as prescribed by the treating physician and records information regarding same.
• Safeguards medications.
• Adheres to all Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services criteria in the performance of duties.
• Responds to signals from the nurse call system (bells, lights, etc.) to determine resident needs.
• Complies with doctor’s orders as directed within scope of responsibilities to include turning resident, applying/releasing restraints, and measuring and recording intake and output.
• Practices proper infection control procedures.
• Performs Nursing Assistant duties as required.
• Observes resident to determine any adverse reaction or side effects attributable to medications administered and promptly reports any adverse reactions/side effects in a resident’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Notifies the Charge Nurse of residents who want to keep medications in their rooms.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Must be willing to participate in continuing education programs and possess the necessary Continuing Education Units in order to meet and maintain certification requirements.
• Attends in-service sessions, continuing education sessions, etc., as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Certifications/Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.  At least one year of related experience in a long-term care (LTC) facility. 
• Required: Must be currently certified and possess a CMA permit issued by the Texas Department of Human Services.  The Mission second shift must possess current CPR and AED certifications, as well as be current in attaining the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) necessary to meet requirements for licensure.
• Required: Must be able to deal effectively and sensitively with residents in meeting their particular needs, as well as possess the ability to recognize and respond to the needs of residents.  Incumbent must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Preferred: At least one year of long-term care experience is desirable, either as a Certified Nurse Aide or CMA.  Being bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required. 
• Preferred: Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid certifications.  

In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!