Certified Medication Aide

Parkview Manor•Weimar, TX

About The Position

The Certified Medication Aide supports resident care by administering medications accurately and compassionately. The role requires consistency, attention to detail, and a professional, team-oriented approach. The aide administers medications according to physician orders and company policy, monitors residents for adverse reactions or changes in status, documents medication administration, maintains medication-cart control and a safe environment, protects resident confidentiality, follows infection-control procedures, and reports medication errors promptly to the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Current Texas Medication Aide certification.
Experience and competence in medication administration procedures.
Clear communication, patience, discipline, and professionalism.
Strong attention to detail and 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 or changes in status and report them.
Accurately record 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.