Interim Healthcare Houston Southeast

Medication Aide

JOB TITLE: Certified Medication Aide

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

ASSIGNMENT: Residence

Benefits

• 24/7 Office Support
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Assignments to fit your needs.
• FREE Education Courses
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Paid Orientation

POSITION SUMMARY:

Accurately prepares and administers medications to residents and documents administration of medications to residents accordingly. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry. Interim HealthCare strives to make a difference with specialized skills that provide effective, and efficient patient care in the lives Interim HealthCare Houston Southeast is America's leading provider of home care services. of the people in the Houston Southeast area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Must have a current Certified Medication Aide certification from the State of Texas.

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  Ability to understand, remember to carry out oral and written instructions in English.

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  Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents or clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accurately prepare, administer and document medications as prescribed. Immediately report any errors to Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing.

Accurately take and record vital signs.

Accurately count and sign medication administration record for controlled drugs.

Safely lift, move and transfer resident or client as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents or clients who cannot bear their own weight. Is also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations; manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents or clients with their personal needs.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Six (6) months of experience in healthcare or completion of the Office's preceptor program.
  • Aide training and competency evaluation program as required by state and federal regulations
  • A nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the State and meets the requirements of the federal regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Two (2) positive references
• Evidence of passing a home health aide written knowledge exam.
• Pass state required background checks are required.
• Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce.

If you are looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 plus years and there are more than 350 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.

Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated. ©2020 Interim HealthCare Inc.

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