Medication Aide Pm Shift

Escondido Post Acute

Escondido, CA, US
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication pass
Document medication administration and refusals accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately measure, record, and report vital signs while verifying resident identity before treatment.
  • Staff are required to participate in facility surveys and quality assurance programs to improve medication process performance.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication pass
  • Document medication administration and refusals accurately
  • Report medication errors and adverse reactions immediately
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationship with staff
  • Participate in quality assurance programs actively
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel effectively

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Successful completion of state examination(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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