Medication Aides
The roots of Creative Solutions in Healthcare can be traced back to Granbury, Texas in the year 2000. Gary and Malisa Blake-Deane co-founded Creative Solutions in Healthcare that year, and opened their first care facility; Granbury Care Center.
Our guiding principle is “A life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” This extends to our company culture, where we make it our top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion and dignity they deserve. We are one of the largest providers of long term care in the state of Texas, and were recently named “Top 100 Companies” in the Fort Worth Business Press! With over 60 locations across the state of Texas that include Long-Term Care, Rehabilitative and Assisted-Living facilities. We have multiple opportunities that will match your career interests.
• Responsible for appropriately administering resident’s prescribed PO, topical (unbroken skin) and rectal medication according to the physician’s orders and Medication Administration policies;
• Monitors adverse effects of administered medications and reports them immediately to Charge Nurse;
• Records all medication administration according to company policy;
• Reports any medication errors immediately to Charge Nurse;
• Responsible for maintaining security of the medication cart and environment free of accident hazards;
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and privacy of residents;
• Responsible for observing infection control policies for medication administration;
• Responsible for properly monitoring assigned administration of resident medication;
• Responsible for notifying the Charge Nurse of complaints, reactions, or any change in resident status.
Qualifications
• Current Certified Medication Administration (CMA) certification from state;
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from state;
• Basic computer knowledge;
• Ability to record information and perform technical procedures;
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience;
• Demonstrated competence for medication administration;
• Genuine care and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below;
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist repetitively with minor assistance.
Physical Demands:
Sitting: 0-1 hours in an 8 hour work shift.
Standing: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates continuous to walking.
Walking: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates occasionally to standing.
Lifting: 50 lbs.
Creative Solutions in Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Creative Solutions in Healthcare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Texas, USA