Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Full Time, Skilled Nursing

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Baptist Retirement Community

Location: San Angelo, TX - Onsite

Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903

Shift : Days

Job Schedule : Full-Time

We are seeking a Certified Medication Aide to join our community, committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Certified Medication Aide , you will play an important role in all phases, providing care to a wide variety of residents in a way 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:

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the accurate implementation of the prescribed health care plan.
• Accurately and timely administer medications to residents according to prescribed schedule.
• Accurately administer and timely document regularly prescribed medications, as permitted, after personally preparing (setting up) the medications.
• Accurately administer PRN medications if authorized by the charge nurse.
• Accurately and timely document all PRNs according to state standards in all areas of the chart.
• Observe and report to supervisor any reactions and side effects 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.
• Apply specifically ordered ophthalmic, optic, and nasal medications, as instructed; administer oxygen per nasal canula or a non-sealing facemask, in an emergency.
• Count narcotics, give all routinely prescribed narcotics, document it on Individual’s sheet and medication sheet- at discretion of supervisor.
• See that the medication room, med cart, and refrigerator are kept clean and orderly at all times.
• Accurately log refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Report incidents, as directed, on medication errors, accidents, or unusual events, on residents, visitors, or employees; and, as directed, chart some resident conditions or other pertinent information.
• Restock med cart with ample supplies; check expiration dates on all medication.
• Perform other tasks in support of your team including: staff nursing station and answer phones as needed; assist in dining room with meal serving and feeding as needed; and work schedules, assignments and units as requested including performing Nurse Aide resident care duties.
• Follow the Buckner 5STARS of customer service and timely respond to requests for assistance of information.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Current Medication Aide Certification
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Professional knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures including infection control
• Basic understanding of the uses, results, and dispensation of medications
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Attention to detail is critical as an error could have life threatening consequences
• Ability to exercise patience, tact, initiative, judgment, and confidentiality (following established guidelines)
• Ability to recognize changes in a resident’s appearance, attitude, and condition
• Personality attuned to the requirements of meeting the needs of the infirm and aged, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

_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.__ _

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer._ _

_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._