Medication Aide -PRN

Caraday Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

6d

About The Position

The Medication Aide prepares, administers, and documents medications as prescribed, observes residents for medication reactions or side effects, and reports concerns promptly. The role also includes taking and recording vital signs, documenting controlled drugs, observing residents’ conditions, and performing Nurse Aide duties as directed. The Medication Aide supports resident safety, follows facility safety procedures, communicates respectfully with residents and others, and participates in emergency drills and scheduled in-service training. Work is scheduled as assigned and may include weekends, holidays, or evenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion and passing of a state-approved Medication Aide course.
• Current medication aide permit from the Texas Department of Health.
• Good standing on the 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.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight.
• Ability to perform movements including pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching, including lifting in excess of 150 pounds as described in the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to tolerate strong foul odors and wear, tolerate, and use required personal protective equipment, such as latex gloves.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist with evacuations.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications.
• Immediately report medication errors and observed medication reactions or side effects to the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Shift Supervisor as appropriate.
• Accurately take and record vital signs.
• Count controlled drugs and sign the medication administration record accurately.
• Observe residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to the Charge Nurse.
• Safely lift, move, and transfer residents, including residents unable to bear their own weight.
• Safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner, including when residents are uncooperative or combative.
• Follow safety guidelines and promptly clean up excretions, spills, and other hazards.
• Use equipment safely and immediately report equipment requiring service or repair.
• Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training; safely use stairwells and assist with evacuations.
• Follow Universal Safety Precautions and use necessary protective clothing and equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
• Perform Nurse Aide duties as directed.
• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
• Communicate tactfully and appropriately in sensitive or emotional situations.
• Follow appropriate workplace behavior and dress-code requirements.
• Understand and follow Residents’ Rights guidelines and assure resident safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED