Resident Medication Provider

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Humble, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join their team. FPACP emphasizes a culture of excellence and recognition through their ROCKStar program. The role involves accurately preparing and administering medications to residents and documenting these actions. The company offers DailyPay, a voluntary benefit allowing employees to access their earned wages on demand.

Requirements

Must have a current Certified Medication Aide Certification in Texas
Be in good standing on Nurse Aide Registry and the Misconduct Registry
Must have current Certified Nurse Aide 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 safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight.
Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs
Ability to safely care for residents in a patient and respectful manner despite some resident's lack of cooperation and/or combativeness
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

Nice To Haves

Ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation

Responsibilities

Accurately prepares and administers medications to residents and documents administration of medications to residents accordingly.
Immediately report any errors to the 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 the 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 oneself, residents, and other staff members.
Utilize electronic medical record charting; point click care.