Medication Aide

Canyonvistapostacute

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Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
** Canyonvistapostacute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and the ability to document and report medication administration accurately. **

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists.

Matching Summary

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** Canyonvistapostacute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and the ability to document and report medication administration accurately. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of health information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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