1154 E Hawkins Pkwy, Longview, TX 75605
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!
- 12 hour shift 8a-8p
- 3-11p shift
- Full-time
*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
