The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nurse supervision
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nurse supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
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 nurse supervision.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs monitoring and recording
Strict adherence to facility policies
Patient identity verification procedures
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Commitment to continuing education
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent