Job Description

Senior Care Centers is the largest and growing long term care and rehabilitation organization in the state of Texas. We focus on delivery of clinical care, while recognizing our customers' right to decide and participate in their overall plan of care. We strive to treat our residents with dignity, respect and empathy. Ultimately our goal is to make their stay worthwhile and enjoyable while they are within our care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurately prepare, administer, and observe resident for reaction or side effects and document medications as prescribed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have completed and passed a state approved Medication Aide Course.

• Have a current medication aide permit from Texas Department of Health

• Be in good standing on Nurse Aide Registry and Nurse Assistant Misconduct Registry.

• Must have current Certified Nurse Assistant Certification in Texas.

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

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

• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It 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...