CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE
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PRIORITY MANAGEMENT
Lewisville, TX, US
Summary
The role involves verifying resident identities and administering medications while recording dosages and administration times. Additionally, the aide monitors vital signs and observes residents for reactions to medications.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center - Lewisville, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Swing, Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures.
Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Our care teams are true caregivers. They serve patients with dedication and compassion and are the heart of our patients’ care and recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, Priority Management seeks people who share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and residents. Our patients are our passion and we invite you to join our team!
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application or administers medication using specified procedures.
Takes vital signs or observes residents to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
Takes and records temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Answers signal lights, bells or intercom system to determine resident needs.
Other duties as assigned.
Priority Management is a long-term care company. Our residential facilities offer the best in round-the-clock skilled nursing care.
Founded
2006
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Priority Management is a long-term care company. Our residential facilities offer the best in round-the-clock skilled nursing care.
Founded
2006
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
