Celebrating our new employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday! *New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately upon hire!

• Double Weekends Shift

*Medical Assistants do not qualify*

Job Responsibilities

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide will:

• Report any observations concerning resident/patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur
• Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports
• Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response
• Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration
• Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures
• Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned

As a Certified Medication Aide, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have:

• 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
• Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration and knowledge of possible side effects
• Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
• Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices
• Professional conduct and ethics

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• Every weekend

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide in Texas (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77090 (Required)

Work Location: In person