Certified Medication Aide

Lubbock Health Care Center • Lubbock, 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 involves monitoring residents for adverse reactions or changes in condition, documenting medication administration, maintaining medication-cart control and a safe environment, protecting resident confidentiality, and following infection-control procedures. Medication errors must be reported immediately 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 status, and report them.
• Accurately document all medication administration in compliance with policies.
• Maintain control of the medication cart and 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and other coverage.
• Whole and term life insurance.
• 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