Medication Aide

Company : ScionHealth

Location : Pearland, TX, 77581

Posted Date : 8 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Aide

Job Details

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary

The Medication Aide, dispenses medications under the direction of the Resident Care Director and helps residents with activities of daily living and caring for the resident's environment, including laundry and housekeeping
The Medication Aide must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and attempt to improve and enrich their lives
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma/GED, current certification as a Registered Medication Aide in this state or ability to be med-delegated, and at least two years of experience, preferably in a long-term care setting or assisted living community
Candidates must have a genuine desire to help others and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

Dispenses medications under the direction of a licensed nurse according to established procedures
Assists resident with all personal care functions as needed
Assists residents at mealtimes and monitors residents' eating habits as needed
Assists residents to and from daily activities as needed
Cleans and organizes the resident's apartment and assists with laundry as needed
Measures and records vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, etc., and reports any changes in condition
Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
Communicates with residents and families regarding care
Attends all in-service staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

High school diploma or GED
Certified as Registered Medication Aide in this state or ability to be med-delegated
At least two years of experience in an assisted living community preferred
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
Detail Oriented
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Qualifications
Education

High school diploma or GED

Licenses/Certification

Med Certification or ability to be med-delegated

Experience

Two-years' experience in senior living preferred