Certified Medication Aide

Legacy at Corsicana Rehabilitation & Healthcare • Corsicana, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide delivers accurate and compassionate care by administering medications according to physician orders and company policy. The role requires consistency, attention to detail, and a professional, team-oriented attitude. The aide monitors residents for adverse medication reactions or changes in status, documents medication administration, maintains medication-cart control and a safe environment, protects resident confidentiality, follows infection-control procedures, and immediately 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 and changes in resident status, and report them.
• Accurately document medication administration 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
• Corporate resources and support

What This Job Offers

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