Certified Medication Aide

Cypress Pointe Health & Wellness • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Medication Aide in Skilled Nursing / Healthcare DOUBLE WEEKENDS. This role is in Houston, TX. Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas
• Reliable transportation
• Per CDC/ CMS Regulations: The Applicant MUST be fully Covid Vaccinated. FULLY vaccinated includes 1 booster shot OR be able to provide a medical or religious exemption before hire or during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
• Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
• Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
• Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any other observations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Participate in Community education programs.
• Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
• Respond to residents’ call for assistance promptly.

Benefits

• Excellent PTO and time off
• Mental Health Days
• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

What This Job Offers

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