Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and documentation
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and reporting any suspected unauthorized access or disclosure immediately.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and documentation
Strict adherence to facility policies
Resident identity verification before dosing
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent