Avanté Rehabilitation Center is one of Irving’s premier skilled nursing facility, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and senior rehabilitation programs. Our programs are individualized to meet each patient’s needs. Our Certified Medication Aides provide superior care to our residents by providing personal care service and administering oral and external medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Verifies that medications are labeled and stored properly
- Prepares medication for residents
- Follows the ‘rights’ of medication administration: patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, reason, response
- Ensures proper consumption/ application of medication per the physician orders
- Records medication administration in the MAR promptly and accurately
- Takes vital signs and records appropriately when required
- Informs nurse supervisor if medication cannot be given or if resident has any side effects or adverse reactions to medications
- Maintains supplies on medication cart and stocks before the end of shift
- Organizes medication cart and ensures it is properly maintained
- Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person