Certified Medication Aide

Mission Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation•Refugio, TX

23d

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide provides accurate and compassionate resident care by administering prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders and company policy. The role requires consistency, attention to detail, and a professional, team-oriented approach. The aide monitors residents for adverse reactions or changes in status, documents medication administration, maintains medication-cart control and a safe environment, protects resident confidentiality, follows infection-control procedures, and promptly reports medication errors to the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Hold a current Texas Medication Aide certification.
Have experience and competence in medication administration procedures.
Communicate clearly and demonstrate patience, discipline, and professionalism.
Pay close attention to detail and ensure accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed oral (PO), topical (on unbroken skin), and rectal medications according to physician orders and company policy.
Monitor residents for adverse medication reactions or changes in status and report them.
Accurately document medication administration in accordance with policies.
Maintain control of the medication cart and help ensure a safe, hazard-free environment.
Protect the confidentiality of resident information.
Follow infection-control procedures during medication administration.
Immediately report medication errors to the Charge Nurse.