Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

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Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders.
  • Employees must maintain a friendly, productive relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while ensuring patient safety.
  • The position involves participating in Quality Assurance programs and cooperating with government agency surveys to improve medication processes.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents under physician orders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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