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Focused Post Acute Care Partners
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!! Certified Medication Aide at Summer Place
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$32,684 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!! Certified Medication Aide at Summer Place Focused Post Acute Care Partners
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POSITION SUMMARY
Accurately prepares and administers medications to residents and documents administration of medications to residents accordingly.QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a current Certified Medication Aide Certification in Texas Be in good standing on Nurse Aide Registry and the Misconduct Registry Must have current Certified Nurse Aide certification in Texas Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residentsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications as prescribed. Immediately report any errors to the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing Accurately take and record vital signs Accurately count and sign medication administration record for controlled drugs Safely lift, move and transfer residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse; ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness Follow safety guidelines; promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions and other spills or safety hazards Safely utilize the equipment. Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled; must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents, and other staff members; must have the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment; willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies Utilize electronic medical record charting; point click carePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationsAA/EEO/M/F/D/V
We offer great benefits to our valued team members! Excellent compensation- 6 Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Health Plans Vision Dental Generous PTO DailyPay Available Much More #becomearockstar #fpacprocks #HP