Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Newport Memory Care

Accurately prepare and administer oral medications
Verify resident identity before medication administration
Document medication errors and refusal incidents
The role requires the employee to accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications ordered by physicians

Job Summary

  • The role requires the employee to accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications ordered by physicians.
  • Employees must verify resident identity, observe medication ingestion, and promptly report any errors or reactions to nursing supervisors.
  • The position involves maintaining strict confidentiality of resident health information and cooperating with government surveys and inspections.

Matching Summary

The role requires the employee to accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications 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
  • Measure and report resident vital signs accurately
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationship with staff
  • Participate in quality assurance programs
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Attend continuing education programs for certification

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Completed state approved training program
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Current certification status required

Work Rights

Not specified

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