Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (DOUBLE WEEKENDS)

As a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), you will prepare, administer and document medications given to facility residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within regulatory time frames. In addition, the CMA will monitor residents’ vital signs as indicated; observe residents for expected actions; observe reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered; and prepare verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and / or departures from usual and routine

• Job Responsibilities

As a

• Certified Medication Aide,
• you will prepare and administer oral, topical and suppository medications to residents as prescribed by the physician. You will also count and calculate dosages on a daily basis and document the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift. Additionally, the Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aide will :
• Report any observations concerning resident / patient condition, emergency situations or difficulties with medications to the supervising nurse throughout the shift should they occur
• Document vital signs, medication administration resident behaviors associated with medication administration and facility incident and accident reports
• Meet with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response
• Participate in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administration
• Record and replace medications and medication administration supplies; maintains and clean medication cart to remain compliant with facility policies and procedures
• Provide direct resident care within the scope of the CMA role and continue direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assigned

As a

• Certified Medication Aide
• you will need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be a CMA in good standing. Additionally, the ideal Certified Medication Aide candidate will have :
• 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), experience in a long-term care facility or skilled nursing facility preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and transfer residents (up to 100 pounds unassisted), bend, twist, push and pull
• Knowledge of medical terminology, skill in administering nursing techniques including taking vital signs, medication administration and knowledge of possible side effects
• Exceptional organization skills, ability to prepare and maintain accurate resident charts, reports and observations
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal relations
• Good problem solving and independent thinking skills
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and sanitation practices
• Professional conduct and ethics
• Benefits

We are _

• equally committed to both our residents and employees
• and have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We _
• offer competitive compensation and benefit packages
• including :
• Early Wage Access via ZayZoon
• Health / Dental / Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares Foundation

Job Types : Full-time, PRN

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License / Certification :

• Certified Medication Aide in Texas (Required)

Work Location : In person