The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and participating in quality assurance programs to improve medication accuracy.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Patient confidentiality adherence
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Experience with quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program