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Position Description:
Join our Team!
Presbyterian Village North is immediately hiring Certified Medication Aids with a Sign-On Bonus!
See Recruiter for amount

• Shifts:

7am-3pm (M-F)
Weekend Doubles (7am-11pm)

• Check with Recruiter for exact spots open.

Be a dynamic part of our team who focus on distributing medication to our residents. Pay rates starting at $17.00/hour DOE

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, our family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice, and palliative care.
These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability. We're the not-for-profit, faith-based parent of Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
Maintain good attendance record
Prepare, administer and promptly document routine medications per state regulations

Administer the right medication to the right resident, at the right time, right dosage and right route
Ensures clinical observations are made prior to and after medication as indicated, i.e. obtain b/p, pulse, check edema as indicated and document results, monitor for adverse reactions
Communicate change of condition to charge nurse that requires PRN medication prior to PRN administration
Follow proper infection control techniques during medication administration and other resident care procedures
Ensures an adequate amount of fluids is given with meds and supplemental feedings are given as ordered
Assist with meal service and feeding residents as assigned or needed
Document meal % intake and offer substitutes to residents with less that 50% consumed if applicable
Uses equipment correctly and safely during the preparation of medications and resident care procedures
Administers medication within the regulatory time frames
Keep medication cart clean and locked when not being utilized
Utilize time between medication passes efficiently
Communicate orders to prevent running out of medication to Clinical Coordinator
Inventory drugs to ensure meds are re-ordered and received in a timely manner
Assist in ADL care of residents as needed
Maintain security and count of narcotics
Assist in the monitoring of emergency and safety equipment on the assigned unit
Assist in the monitoring of the CNA flow sheets to ensure proper documentation guidelines and report lapses to Unit Manager
Assist in the follow-up of quality improvement issues as indicated
Gather D/C medications for destructions per policy and procedures, document on appropriate forms and give to Charge Nurse.
Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas Medication Aide and CNA certification
Ability to organize work flow and document timely and accurately
Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents.
Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information, use judgment and make decisions
Ability to work independent of close and constant supervision
Ability to perform Essential Duties
Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, people with disabilities and hospice patients
Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

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