Medication Aide - PRN

Caraday Healthcare•Windcrest, TX

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Aide is responsible for accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications as prescribed, observing residents for reactions or side effects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Must have completed and passed a state approved Medication Aide course
Current medication aide permit from Texas Department of Health
Be in good standing on Nurse Aide Registry and Nurse Assistant Misconduct Registry
Current Certified Nurse Assistant certification in Texas
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents

Nice To Haves

CPR certified

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare, administer and document medications as prescribed; Immediately report any errors to Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing
Accurately take and record vital signs
Accurately count and sign medication administration record for controlled drugs
Safely lift, move and transfer residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse; ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness
Follow safety guidelines; promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions and other spills or safety hazards
Safely utilize equipment; Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled; must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation
Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect one self, residents and other staff members; must have the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment; willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies
Perform Nurse Aide duties, as directed; this requires the ability to perform the Essential Functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant with or without accommodation
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests
Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times
Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse
Observe for and immediately report to Charge Nurse or Shift Supervisor any noted reactions or side effects of medications
Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety