Certified Medication Aide - Shift

Certified Medication Aide – 2 pm – 10 pm Shift

Company: STGi

Location:

1424 Martin Luther King Jr Ln., Temple, TX

Support the community by ensuring residents receive accurate medications as ordered by a physician or physician extender, following nursing standards, medication aide practices, state and federal requirements, and community guidelines.

• Obtain a report from the licensed nurse/CMA, record medication administration information, and implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications to residents accurately and timely, ensuring correct resident, medication, dose, route, and time.
• Observe residents for the effectiveness of drug therapy and adverse effects, reporting immediately to a licensed nurse.
• Document medication administration, monitoring, and any adverse effects or changes in resident condition.
• Notify the licensed nurse of any changes in condition, medication errors, unavailable medication, or other observations.
• Perform duties of Certified Nurse Aide as assigned.
• Follow comprehensive care plans for medication administration based on each resident’s needs.
• Participate in community education programs.
• Respond promptly to residents’ call for assistance.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic counts; inspect emergency kits and exchange keys.
• Obtain required in‑service hours.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Store medications accurately, monitor expiration dates, and follow destruction procedures.
• Follow the 5 Rights of medication administration.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of medication administration.
• Follow the process for reordering medication, reporting unavailability, and discontinuation or expiry.
• Immediately report medication errors in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Observe community processes for narcotic sign‑out and administration, including shift narcotic counts and documentation.

• Current and valid Texas Certified Medication Aide certificate.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Primarily standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing and pulling (typical weight ~5 lb, maximum ~30 lb). Lifting (minimum 5 lb, maximum ~100 lb).
• Repetitive finger movements, hearing, and talking on the phone and in person.
• Ability to cope with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noise, interruptions, and to work cooperatively with the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.