Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.
Certified Medication Aide in Skilled Nursing / Healthcare
DOUBLE WEEKENDS
This role is in Houston, TX
Why Join Our Team?
- Excellent PTO and time off
- Competitive Pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
Position and Schedule
- Certified Medication Aide
- Full-Time
Responsibilities
- Obtain report from licensed nurse/CMA being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
- Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner to include, but not limited to, correct resident/correct medication/correct dose/correct route/correct time.
- Observe residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects. Report immediately to licensed nurse.
- Document resident cares related to medication administration, related monitoring, and report to the licensed nurse any occurrence of observed adverse effects/change in resident's condition.
- Notify licensed nurse of observed changes in residents’ conditions, medication errors, medication not available, and any other observations.
- Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
- Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
- Participate in Community education programs.
- Promptly report observed changes in residents’ conditions to the licensed nurse.
- Respond to residents’ call for assistance promptly.
Must-Haves for Role
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified Medication Aide in the State of Texas
- CPR certification (preferred)
- Reliable transportation
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.