CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE Double Weekends (73979)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Tyler, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide provides medication-related and direct support to residents at Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Tyler, Texas. The role verifies resident identity, administers medications according to specified procedures, observes residents for responses or unexpected reactions, and records vital signs and intake/output as directed. The aide also responds to resident signal lights, bells, or intercom requests and performs other duties as assigned. The position is listed as a day shift and double weekends.

Requirements

Must have a current, valid Certified Medication Aide (CMA) 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; prepare a report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Take and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, as well as 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.