Medication Aide Pm Shift

Gateway Post Acute

Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before administration
Document medication errors and refusals
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict facility policies.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before administration
  • document medication errors and refusals
  • maintain confidentiality of health information
  • participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationship
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • assist in developing prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Completed state approved training program
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Current certification status required

Work Rights

Not specified

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