Accurate medication preparation and administration
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Resident identity verification before treatment
Documentation of medication errors and refusals
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Attendance at continuing education programs
Key Requirements
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
High school education or equivalent
Successfully completed state approved training program