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 strict confidentiality of all resident care information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or medication errors.
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
Confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program
Passed necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws