Certified Medication Aide

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol Essential Functions Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure. Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered. Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification. Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room. Educational/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent is preferred Licensing Requirements Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required. Experience Requirements Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting

• 1-25 lbs X Lifting
• 25-50 lbs X Lifting
• 50+ lbs X Carrying
• 1-25 lbs X Carrying
• 25-50 lbs X Carrying
• 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria. Certified Medication Aide 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 606 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78332 Full-time Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Alice 157 reviews Full-time Primary Responsibilities The Certified Mediation Aide will prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications per protocol Essential Functions Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure. Observe and report to the facility's charge nurse reactions and side-effects to medication shown by a resident Take and record vital signs prior to the administration of medication which could affect or change the vital signs Reports to charge nurse and documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered. Administer regularly prescribed medication which the permit holder has been trained to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) the medication to be administered The medication aide will document the administered medication in the resident's medication administration record Administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the action and notification. Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, OTIC, nasal, and vaginal medication Be able to accurately follow all principals of good medication administration Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls, etc., which includes lifting, transferring Helps charge nurses with the cleanliness of the nursing station, medication room and supply room. Educational/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent is preferred Licensing Requirements Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Good standing in the state registry is required. Experience Requirements Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience Must demonstrate working knowledge of Universal Precautions and the Blood Borne Pathogen rules. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting

• 1-25 lbs X Lifting
• 25-50 lbs X Lifting
• 50+ lbs X Carrying
• 1-25 lbs X Carrying
• 25-50 lbs X Carrying
• 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling
• 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring
• 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.