CERTIFIED Medication Aide at Cedar Bayou

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Baytown, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their team at Cedar Bayou in Baytown, TX. FPACP emphasizes a culture of excellence and recognition through their ROCKin recognition program, ROCKStar. The Certified Medication Aide will be responsible for accurately preparing and administering medications to residents and documenting these administrations. The role also involves taking vital signs, managing controlled drugs, and assisting residents with transfers and personal needs. The position requires adherence to safety guidelines, universal precautions, and electronic medical record charting.

Requirements

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 residents.
Ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

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.
Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse.
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.
Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect oneself, residents, and other staff members.
Utilize electronic medical record charting.