The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs. We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham.

Position Summary:

The Certified Medication Aide cares for residents in the retirement and nursing community under direction of nursing and medical staff, by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Administers and documents medication administered by following specific written physicians orders.
• Medication administration will include the following routes: oral, topical, nasal, eye and eardrops.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring a license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.)
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Obtain and document vital signs and weights as needed.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all community policies and procedures, including infection prevention and control.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.                                                                            

Qualifications:

• CMA/QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services/Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and current CNA Certificate.
• One-year experience in a long-term care setting desired.