Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Double Weekends

Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness • Houston, TX

16h

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) supports the community by ensuring residents are well cared for and receive accurate medications as ordered by a physician or physician extender. The role follows established nursing standards, medication aide practice standards, state and federal requirements, and community guidelines related to medication administration. The CMA also performs Certified Nurse Aide duties as assigned and other related duties directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medication Aide certification in the State of Texas.
• Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a report from the licensed nurse or CMA being relieved and record sufficient information about medication administration to implement changes to medication orders accurately.
• Administer medications to residents accurately and on time, ensuring the correct resident, medication, dose, route, and time.
• Observe residents for the effectiveness of drug therapy and adverse effects, and report adverse effects immediately to a licensed nurse.
• Document resident care related to medication administration and monitoring, and report adverse effects or changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Notify the licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, unavailable medications, and other observations.
• Perform Certified Nurse Aide duties as assigned.
• Follow assigned comprehensive care plans related to medication administration and residents’ individual needs and assessments.
• Participate in community education programs.
• Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Respond promptly to residents’ calls for assistance.
• Verify narcotic count accuracy, check the emergency kit, and exchange keys.
• Obtain required in-service hours.
• Observe infection control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Store medications accurately and appropriately, monitor expiration dates, and follow the medication destruction process.

Benefits

• Very competitive pay.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid LTD/AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Supplemental insurance options, including hospital indemnity, cancer policies, and legal plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED