Certified Medication Aide
Hill Country Nursing and Rehabilitation•Lampasas, TX
About The Position
The Certified Medication Aide supports resident care by administering prescribed medications accurately and compassionately. 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
- Current Texas Medication Aide certification.
- Experience and competence in medication administration procedures.
- Clear communication and patience, discipline, and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
Responsibilities
- Dispense 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.
- Record 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Short-term disability coverage
- Cancer and critical illness coverage
- Whole and term life insurance policies
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Paid time off
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Corporate resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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