Certified Medication Aides - Full Time in Cedar Park, Maine

TRISUN Healthcare is currently hiring Full Time Certified Medication Aides to join our Cottonwood Creek Nursing & Rehab team in Cedar Park, TX!!

SUMMARY

Administers prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Director of Nursing by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state and federal regulations in accordance with company policy and procedure.

Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, route and time of administration on resident's chart.

Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication.

Takes vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.

If

prescribed drugs are not administered, reports such to charge nurse or nurse management and document reasons.

Reconcile with licensed nurse received supply of ordered medications for administration to resident.

Records and restocks medication inventories.

Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and records on appropriate company forms.

Notifies Director of Nurses immediately of any discrepancies.

Maintains security of medications according to company policies.

May provide direct resident care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents, and assisting in examinations and treatments.

Documents in CARE Tracker system or flow sheets as required.

Responds to call lights in a timely manner.

Monitors for effectiveness of PRN medications and reports and documents outcomes to Charge Nurse.

Reports to DON/Administrator any alleged incidents/accidents or alleged abuse incidences and complaints, per State and Federal regulations and company policies.

Maintains confidentiality of necessary information.

Understands and adheres to the guidelines of "Residents Rights."

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience and Skills: Preferred one (1) year of previous health care experience.

Certificates/Licenses/and/or Registrations, etc..: Successful completion of State Approved Medication Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.

Current CMA and CNA

certifications. Good standing in the state registry is required.

Other Requirements: Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Healthcare Facility

*** Qualified candidates may apply online at You may also apply in person at 1500 Cottonwood Creek, Cedar Park, TX 78613 or you may call !!! ***

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