Full-time Days Medication Aide Assisted Living

Highlandpalmshc

Administer oral and topical medications
Follow medication labeling policies
Document medication administration accurately
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document medications ordered for resident use by attending physicians or the Medical Director

Job Summary

  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document medications ordered for resident use by attending physicians or the Medical Director.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs and cooperate with facility surveys to improve medication administration processes.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information and report any unauthorized disclosures.

Matching Summary

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document medications ordered for resident use by attending physicians or the Medical Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • follow medication labeling policies
  • document medication administration accurately
  • maintain confidentiality of resident information
  • cooperate with facility surveys and inspections
  • measure and report vital signs
  • observe medication ingestion or application

Nice-to-have

  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • maintain friendly working relationships with medical staff
  • attend continuing education programs
  • assist in medication error prevention procedures
  • assist in emergency resident evacuation

Key Requirements

  • licensed Medication Aide
  • completion of state approved training program
  • successful completion of necessary examinations
  • minimum high school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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