Certified Medication Aide

St. James House is accepting applications for a full time Certified Medication Aides. 12 hour rotating shifts available.

Must be currently certified by the Texas Medication Aide Registry and Texas Nurse Aide Registry.

$500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS

POSITION SUMMARY:

·         Cooperates with all other departments that impact the functioning of the unit

·         Provides leadership in conjunction with nursing assistants, including in participation in standard setting and maintenance of care standards

·         Provides intermittent care and may be required to cover vacant positions when necessary.

·         Participates in education and development of all nursing staff.

·         Acts as a clinical resource for all nursing units.

·         Assist the nurse with medication administration.

·         Assists the residents in performing activities of daily living, provides a clean and safe living environment.

·         Gathers data on the residents physical and emotional state, and reports observations to the charge nurse.

TASK PERFORMED:

.        Knows and implements facility policies and procedures.

·         Assist in the training and orientation of new staff members.

·         Maintains confidentiality at all times in all matters pertaining to resident and staff issues.

·         Offers regular feedback, guidance and support to staff in accordance with unit policy.

·         Administers medications to residents and re-orders medications as needed.

.       Checks MARs are correct with physician's orders and properly transcribed on MARs.

·         Answers call lights and assist residents with ADLs/ needs.

·         Provides stimulation and meaningful activities for residents.

·         Answers the telephone, assist nurse with clerical duties.

·         Schedules appointments and transportation for residents.

·         Assist nurse with management and delivery of care within the units.

·         Assist nurse with the transfer of residents per policy.

·         Assist with standard of setting ,protocols and quality assurance programs

·         Assist with the process of clinical and record audits.

·         Assist in preventing spread of infection by using universal precautions

·         Assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment

St. James House of Baytown is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled