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Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation of Edinburg
Certified Medication Aide
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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
Certified Medication Aide Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation of Edinburg - 2.6 Edinburg, TX Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Biological safety protocols Vital signs Infection control Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Certified Medication Aide Bathing assistance Full Job Description 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.