Cmt-assisted Living

Lamesahealthcare

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Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
Lamesa Healthcare is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies, with a focus on ensuring medication safety and compliance

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.
  • Staff are required to participate in Quality Assurance programs and cooperate with government agency surveys to ensure facility compliance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Lamesa Healthcare is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies, with a focus on ensuring medication safety and compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of health information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • assist in developing prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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