Certified Medication Aide - Buckner International
Houston, TX
About the Job
We are seeking a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to join our community committed to delivering outstanding medications to our residents. As a CMA, you will play an important role in all phases of medication distribution that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Assist with the implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
- Administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.
- Administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
- Document all PRN's according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
- Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side affects of medication administered.
- Take and record vital signs of residents, as required, prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
- Administer and document regularly prescribed medications which the medication aide is permitted to administer after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
What you'll bring:
- Completes and/or meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. medication aide certificate, nursing aide certificate, CPR. Minimum of one year related experience preferred, or experience as Nursing Assistant, or appropriate formal education/training or Buckner training.
- Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy, equivalent to knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school (or G.E.D.). Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
- Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
- Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Requires ability to comply with Patient rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future.
- Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
