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 staff
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 staff.
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 quality assurance programs to improve medication accuracy.
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 staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Strict adherence to safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience with quality assurance programs
Ability to work in a team environment
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Commitment to continuing education
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program