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