Full-time Days Medication Aide Assisted Living

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Administer oral and topical medications
Document medication administration
Follow facility policies and procedures
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director

Job Summary

  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
  • Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
  • Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.

Matching Summary

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications
  • Document medication administration
  • Follow facility policies and procedures
  • Report medication errors
  • Verify resident identity
  • Measure and record vital signs

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain friendly working relationships
  • Cooperate with facility surveys
  • Participate in quality assurance programs
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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