Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Riverfallspa

Administer oral and topical medications
Document medication administration
Report medication errors
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.
  • Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
  • 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
  • Report medication errors
  • Follow facility policies and procedures
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Measure and report vital signs

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly and productive working relationship
  • Cooperate with interdepartmental personnel
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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