Certified Medication Aide

The Aspenwood Company•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide provides medication assistance and direct resident care in an independent living and assisted living senior community. The role administers prescribed medications and treatments, monitors residents’ responses, maintains resident records, and supports care-related procedures and communications. The aide also helps maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment and contributes to the community’s emergency response team. This is a full-time position paying $21.00 per hour, with work on weekends and holidays required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Nurse Assistant credential with state-approved Medication Assistant Certification.
Current CPR certification.
Six months to one year of prior resident care experience; senior care experience preferred.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.
Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior resident care experience with seniors.

Responsibilities

Use independent judgment and discretion when performing non-routine resident care tasks.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor residents’ responses, and report concerns to the Director of Resident Care.
Assist residents with medication according to procedures and supervise self-administration.
Maintain accurate, timely records of medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, observations, and changes in resident condition.
Write weekly and monthly summaries addressing issues identified in service plans.
Assist with EMR training, order verification, onboarding new employees, and incident reports and communications when the nurse is absent.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the medicine supply room.
Receive and manage reports on all residents.
Count controlled substances with outgoing RMAs and verify accuracy before accepting keys.
Provide direct resident care as outlined in the Resident Assistant Job Description.
Follow emergency procedures and respond promptly to resident requests.
Promote teamwork through cooperative interactions with coworkers.
Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
Attend required in-service training sessions.
Participate actively on the community’s emergency response team.