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Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - Assisted Living -Full-time 2pm to 10 pm

Clarewood House Senior Community

Houston, TX

Eligibility
Certified Medication AidesNursing Assistants & Aides
Shift
8-hour evenings

Posted Feb 18 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour evenings
Term
Permanent
Setting
Assisted Living
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
TX nursing median $42/hr

TX nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $51/hr, across 1468 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$16.50/hr

About this role

Responsibilities

  • Administer prescribed medication according to Company policies and procedures to the residents.
  • Document the administered medication in the resident’s clinical record.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
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  • Record and count all medications upon resident’s admission, transfer, discharge, or on leave and at shift change for controlled drugs.
  • Re-stock and order medications as necessary, as per company policies and procedures.
  • Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
  • Be in constant touch with the resident's family, physician, and supervisor for any changes in the resident’s condition.
  • Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents as required.
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate patient referrals
  • Provide patient education on medical conditions, treatments, and medications

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
  • Must be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in accordance with the laws of Texas.
  • Proficiency in medical terminology and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
  • Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, healthcare providers, families and other staff members
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and patient information

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

License/

Certification

  • Certified Medical Aide License (Required)

Ability to Commute

  • Houston, TX 77036 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

  • Houston, TX 77036: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • Certified Medication Aide License
  • Certified Medical Aide License

Place

City
Houston, TX
Median rent
$1,361/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,813/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% below the national average

Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.

Map showing the location of Houston, TX
Approximate location in Houston, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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