Medication Aide (CNA)

Ashford Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Aide assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements. The role also involves documenting and removing discontinued medications; following facility procedures for drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and Director of Nursing and completing a written report signed by an observer or witness and the aide; and following procedures for holding medications when residents are transferred or medications are discontinued. The Medication Aide accurately measures, records, and reports residents’ vital signs, verifies that medications are ingested or applied as directed, and documents any prescribed medication that is not administered, including the reasons for refusal. The position serves residents in memory and long-term care and requires current Texas Medication Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant certifications.

Requirements

Current Texas Medication Aide certification.
Current Texas Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with state law.
At least 2 years of long-term care experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Ability to support and contribute to teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing.
Follow nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements for medication administration.
Document and remove medications discontinued by the attending physician.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Director of Nursing, and complete a written error report signed by an observer or witness and the aide.
Follow procedures for holding medications for residents transferred from the facility or when medications are discontinued.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Observe and verify that medications are ingested or applied as directed.
Document prescribed medications that are not administered, including the reasons for refusal.
Provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and contribute to teamwork.