Certified Medication Aide

Concho Health and Rehabilitation Center • Eden, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports resident care by administering medications accurately and compassionately in accordance with physician orders and company policy. The role includes monitoring residents for adverse reactions or changes in status, maintaining accurate medication records, safeguarding resident privacy, and following infection-control procedures. The aide is also responsible for keeping the medication cart under control, maintaining a safe environment, and immediately reporting 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 medications 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.
• Document medication administration accurately and in compliance with policies.
• Maintain control of the medication cart and ensure a safe, hazard-free environment.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of resident information.
• Follow infection-control procedures during medication administration.
• Immediately report medication errors to the Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and other coverage.
• Whole and term life insurance policies.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Paid time off.
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility.
• Exceptional corporate resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed