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 staff
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 staff.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and reporting any suspected violations or medication errors immediately.
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 staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and recording
Strict adherence to safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Experience with quality assurance programs
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Participation in continuing education
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program