Certified Medication Aide

Gracy Woods I Nursing Center Austin, TX 78758, US

Looking for Certified Medication Aides

Job Type Full-Time

Now Hiring 2-10 Shifts

8 Hour Shifts 4 on 2 off schedule

Must have state Certification as a Med Aide.

Must be able to read and write and speak English

Responsibilites

Manage daily medications and ensure they are given to residents.

Record medication dosages and times given.

Observe patients and document any changes.Accessing Medication Administration Record (MAR)to verify the right person,drug, dose ,route and time against the residents record.

Appropriately documenting vital signs, or other pertinent data related to medication administering.

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