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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) — 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
West Janisch Health Care Center – 617 Janisch Rd, Houston, TX 77018
On-site | Full-Time | Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
About The Role
We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support safe, accurate medication administration and resident care on a 12-hour day shift. You’ll partner closely with licensed nurses and CNAs to promote comfort, dignity, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Medical, Dental, Vision
This description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted at any time to meet resident, regulatory, and operational needs. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Janisch Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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West Janisch Health Care Center – 617 Janisch Rd, Houston, TX 77018
On-site | Full-Time | Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
About The Role
We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to support safe, accurate medication administration and resident care on a 12-hour day shift. You’ll partner closely with licensed nurses and CNAs to promote comfort, dignity, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Medication Administration & Documentation: Administer and document oral, ophthalmic, otic, topical, and suppository medications per provider orders and policy; maintain secure control of med/treatment carts and keys.
- Treatment Support: Perform approved basic skin treatments per orders; promptly report changes in condition, side effects, or abnormal vitals/intake & output.
- Resident Care: Answer call lights, conduct purposeful rounds, and assist with ADLs (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, transfers, positioning, and equipment use) per the plan of care.
- Safety & Compliance: Practice standard precautions and infection prevention; follow emergency, elopement, and safety protocols; complete accurate, timely charting and incident reporting; protect resident privacy and rights.
- Team Communication: Escalate family/resident concerns appropriately and follow through to resolution; collaborate with the charge nurse and interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Current Texas Medication Aide (CMA) permit in good standing (required).
- Active Texas CNA certification (required).
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods and safely assist residents; basic computer/EMR skills.
- Professional communication; tactful, resident-first approach; reliable teamwork.
- Meets local health requirements and can pass pre/post-employment screenings (drug screen, criminal background, references).
Medical, Dental, Vision
- Disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition support for licensure/advancement
- Supportive, professional team culture.
- Compensation aligned to experience; full benefits for 30 hours/week.
This description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted at any time to meet resident, regulatory, and operational needs. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Janisch Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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