Certified Medication Aide CMA PRN
How this pay compares
This posting states $16–$18 an hour. Open medication aide jobs in Texas post a median of $18.50 an hour, the middle half $17.26–$19.85, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medication aides employed in Texas earn a median of $18.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
Avir at Patriot in El Paso reported 1 work injury or illness to OSHA for 2025 over 239,622 hours worked: 0.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at skilled nursing facilitiesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 1.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Staffing at Avir at Patriot, by Medicare's record
One nurse aide on duty for every 11.3 residents at an average hour (Texas's middle home: 12.2); 49% of its nursing staff left in a year (Texas: 50.2%); Medicare staffing rating 1 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%
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About the job
AVIR Health Group is seeking a qualified Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
PRN OPENING for Weekend Shift to join our family!
We are searching for a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) who thrives in an environment where dedicated team members bring comfort, dignity, and exceptional care to those who need it most. The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare, administer, report, and record medications according to the physician’s orders and established policies and procedures, and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained. MUST BE CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE IN TEXAS
Newly Certified Medication Aides (CMA) are always welcome!
Exciting Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
401k with a match!
- Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
- Health insurance for the entire family!
- Scrubs on Wheels.
- Voluntary Benefits reviewed and provided at your one-on-one benefit meeting .
- Exceptional Corporate Support.
Qualifications
- Must be certified as a Qualified Medication Aide, by the Department of Health.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
- Previous skilled nursing home experience.
About the Company
We strive to create an environment where people feel safe, heard and understood. Our leadership teams embrace our “Your Voice” philosophy.
Avir Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
From Avir at Patriot's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Avir at Patriot
Avir at Patriot is a 124 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Avir at Patriot)-bed nursing home in El Paso, TX, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Avir at Patriot
Based in El Paso, TXHires in TexasPay on its listings: 37.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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