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Pecan Bayou

Certified Medication Aide/CMA

Pecan Bayou, Brownwood, Texas, United States, 76801


_*Brownwood, TX 76801*_

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*Pecan Bayou is seeking an experienced CMA- Certified Medication Aide to join or team! * * *Full-time Day shift available *

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

*Benefits: Full-time*

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 Vacation * Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU * Tuition Reimbursement * 401(k) * Additional Employment Incentives * Employee Assistance Program through HMG Cares Foundation

*Please visit https://www.hmghealthcare.com/careers/ for more information on all our openings. *

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift

License/Certification: * Certified Medication Aide (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Brownwood, TX 76801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person