Certified Medication Aide - TJJD Gainesville

**Gainesville, Texas, United States**

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2603185

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

**_JOB SUMMARY_** **:**

Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, and distribution of medications. Assists the professional staff in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

**_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:**

+ Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
+ Performs and reports Point of Care Testing.
+ Assists with patient activities and ...