Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Highlandhillspa

Accurately prepare and administer oral medications
Verify resident identity before medication administration
Document medication errors and refusal incidents
The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians.
  • Employees must maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, attending physicians, and pharmacists while reporting any complaints or grievances.
  • The position involves participating in Quality Assurance programs and cooperating with government agency surveys to ensure compliance with facility policies.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately prepare and administer oral medications
  • Verify resident identity before medication administration
  • Document medication errors and refusal incidents
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships with staff
  • Ability to assist in developing prevention procedures
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel effectively

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • High school education or equivalent required
  • Completed state approved training program
  • Successfully passed necessary examination(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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