CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Palestine, TX

28d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Priority Management is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to support residents’ care and recovery. The aide verifies the identity of residents receiving medication, documents medication details, administers medication according to specified procedures, monitors residents for responses or unexpected reactions, and performs directed vital-sign and intake/output recording. The role also responds to resident signals and requests and performs other duties as assigned. The position is located at Legacy at Town Creek in Palestine, Texas. The schedule is a day shift consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend off. A shift bonus is available for picking up extra shifts. The stated salary range is $16.50–$18.50.

Requirements

Hold a current, valid Texas CNA certification in good standing.
Hold a current Texas Medication Aide certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the drug name, dosage, and administration time on specified forms or records.
Present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application, or administer medication using specified procedures.
Take vital signs or observe residents for responses to specified medications, and report or notify designated personnel about unexpected reactions.
Take and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Answer signal lights, bells, or the intercom system to determine residents’ needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.