About the position
The Medication Aide is responsible for accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications as prescribed, observing residents for reactions or side effects.
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
- Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge Nurse
- 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
- Follow Universal Safety Precautions in order to protect one self, residents and other staff members
- Must be capable of maintaining 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
- 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
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
