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Cheyenne Medical Lodge

Certified Medication Aide

Cheyenne Medical Lodge, Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75181


Responsible for dispensing oral and topical medications to residents per physician's order and properly document

Observe residents for symptoms and conditions that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects and report any problems to the nurse.

Record medications that were given for the day and dosage in the Medication Administration Record (MAR)

Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measure are taken when medication is ordered, received into the facility, administered and at shift change as required applicable state/federal regulations.

Demonstrate awareness of proper infection control practice by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures, Including OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standards

Assist with Resident care as needed.

Willing to work as a Certified Nurse Aide when needed.

Qualifications:

Must have a current Medication Aide Certification in the State of Texas

Must be in good standing on the Nursing Assistant Registry in the State of Texas and the Nurse Aide Misconduct Registry.

Work Schedule:

6:00am-2:00pm

2:00pm-10:00pm

Rotating Schedule

As assigned shift may include holidays, weekends and nights

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