Medication Aide - Prn

Santa Cruz Post Acute

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Administer medications to residents
Follow facility policies and procedures
Report medication errors and reactions
Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies while fostering a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervision and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.
  • Essential duties include accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications, verifying resident identity, observing medication ingestion, and promptly reporting errors or reactions.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists, and participating in quality assurance programs to improve the medication process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of healthcare professionals. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies while fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer medications to residents
  • Follow facility policies and procedures
  • Report medication errors and reactions
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Accurately document medication administration

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly and productive working relationship
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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