Certified Medication Aide

Liberty Health Care Center in Liberty, TX is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Certified Medication Aide to support our residents and nursing team in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per provider orders and scope of practice; follow the Five Rights and document accurately in the MAR/TAR.
• Take and record vital signs, observe residents, and report changes promptly to the nurse.
• Maintain medication carts/rooms: stocking, expiration checks, counts (including controlled substances), and sanitation.
• Assist residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene) and ensure comfort and dignity.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures; support fall prevention and elopement protocols.
• Support admissions/returns (orientation, basic education, belongings logs) and coordinate nourishments as directed.
• Communicate respectfully with residents/families; protect PHI/HIPAA at all times.
• Complete required documentation, incident reports, and in-service trainings.
• Other duties as assigned to support resident care and the nursing unit.

Requirements

• Current Texas Medication Aide permit (unencumbered) required.
• 1+ year recent CMA experience in SNF/LTC preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS (or willingness to obtain promptly).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills; compassionate, patient demeanor.
• Ability to follow care plans, med schedules, and written/oral directions.
• Basic EMR familiarity (PointClickCare a plus).
• Able to stand/walk most of the shift and safely assist with resident care; lift/transfer within policy.
• Meets all pre-employment/health requirements (background, drug screen, TB/clearances).

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition/Professional development support.
• Positive, supportive work environment.
• Daily Pay option (where available).

Schedule

Full-time Days (7am-7pm).