The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of resident care information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or medication errors.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
Oral and topical medication administration
Vital signs measurement and recording
Resident identity verification procedures
Medication error reporting and prevention
Protected health information confidentiality
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to assist in resident evacuation
Experience with pharmaceutical services committees