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LIBERTY HEALTH CARE CENTER – Liberty, TX
Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care | Full-time Days (7am-7pm)
Serve with heart. Support residents with safe, reliable care.
Liberty Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide to support our residents and nursing team. Under the direction of an RN or LVN, you’ll administer medications safely, assist with daily care, and help maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
What You’ll Do
Join a resident-first team that values quality, respect, and teamwork at Liberty Health Care Center.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not exhaustive; duties may be adjusted to meet the needs of both residents and operations.
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Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care | Full-time Days (7am-7pm)
Serve with heart. Support residents with safe, reliable care.
Liberty Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide to support our residents and nursing team. Under the direction of an RN or LVN, you’ll administer medications safely, assist with daily care, and help maintain a clean, comfortable environment.
What You’ll Do
- Administer medications per provider orders and scope of practice; follow the Five Rights and document accurately in the MAR/TAR.
- Take and record vital signs, observe residents, and report changes promptly to the nurse.
- Maintain medication carts/rooms: stocking, expiration checks, counts (including controlled substances), and sanitation.
- Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene) and ensure comfort and dignity.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures; support fall prevention and elopement protocols.
- Support admissions/returns (orientation, basic education, belongings logs) and coordinate nourishments as directed.
- Communicate respectfully with residents/families; protect PHI/HIPAA at all times.
- Complete required documentation, incident reports, and in-service trainings.
- Other duties as assigned to support resident care and the nursing unit.
- Current Texas Medication Aide permit (unencumbered) required.
- 1 year recent CMA experience in SNF/LTC preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS (or willingness to obtain promptly).
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills; compassionate, patient demeanor.
- Ability to follow care plans, med schedules, and written/oral directions.
- Basic EMR familiarity (PointClickCare a plus).
- Able to stand/walk most of the shift and safely assist with resident care; lift/transfer within policy.
- Meets all pre-employment/health requirements (background, drug screen, TB/clearances).
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition/Professional development support
- Positive, supportive work environment
- Daily Pay option (where available)
Join a resident-first team that values quality, respect, and teamwork at Liberty Health Care Center.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This description is not exhaustive; duties may be adjusted to meet the needs of both residents and operations.
#INDLH123