Accurate medication administration and documentation
Verification of resident identity before treatment
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health 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 nursing supervision.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
Accurate medication administration and documentation
Verification of resident identity before treatment
Reporting medication errors and adverse reactions
Knowledge of medical abbreviations and symbols
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental personnel