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PMG OPCO - MANSFIELD LLC
CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE (Double Weekend)
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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
Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients' care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team! Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records. Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures. Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed. Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs. Other duties as assigned.