Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (PRN)
Company: Gulf Pointe Plaza
Location: Rockport
Posted on: April 26, 2025
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Job Description:
*CMA- Certified Medication Aide (Medical Assistants do not
qualify)*
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details
below, and make your application today.
* *Must be certified in the State of Texas*
* *Pay Starting at $18/hr*
* *PRN POOL*
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 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
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* Certified Medication Aide in Texas (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Rockport, TX 78382 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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