Certified Medication Aide - CMA - Full Time

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway by Buckner
Location: Houston, TX - Onsite
Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077
Shift: 12 hour shifts
Job Schedule : Full Time
Department: Assisted Living

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our community.

As a CMA, you will be responsible for administering medications, monitoring patient vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities.

This position requires a blend of clinical skills and administrative expertise to ensure efficient operations and excellent patient care.

The ideal candidates will have a passion for delivering high-quality care to patient care to seniors.

Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

Responsibilities:


* Help residents with personal hygiene, such as providing bedpans and helping them bathe


* Safely lift and reposition residents as necessary


* Have an eagle eye, taking notice when resident behaviors change and letting shift leaders know


* Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.


* Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.


* Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.


* Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.


* Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications, as instructed; administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing facemask, in an emergency.


* Count narcotics, give all routinely prescribed narcotics, document it on individual's sheet and medication sheet- at discretion of supervisor.


* See that the medication room, med cart, and refrigerator are kept clean and orderly at all times.


* Accurately log refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.


* Report incidents, as directed, on medication errors, accidents, or unusual events, on residents, visitors, or employees; and, as directed, chart some resident conditions or other pertinent information.


* Restock med cart with ample supplies; check expiration dates on all medication.


* Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance of information.

Qualifications:


* Current Medication Aide Certification and current Certified Nurse Aide certification


* CPR/First Aid certified


* High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) plus a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a nursing assistant


* Requires proficient ability to speak, read, and write English.


* Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.


* Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carry...