Medication Aide

McKinley Park Care Center

Remote
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Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity
Document medication administration
** McKinley Park Care Center is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents, ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy in medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. **

Job Summary

  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the 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.
  • Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** McKinley Park Care Center is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to administer medications to residents, ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy in medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity
  • document medication administration
  • report medication errors and reactions
  • maintain resident confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • friendly and productive working relationship
  • cooperate with facility surveys
  • participate in quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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