Medication Aid

Pikes Peak Post Acute

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 usd hourly; bonus/equity: no...
Licensed medication aide certification required
Accurate medication administration and documentation
Vital signs measurement and reporting
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 USD Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification required
  • Accurate medication administration and documentation
  • Vital signs measurement and reporting
  • Strict adherence to facility policies
  • Resident identity verification before administration

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
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Must complete state approved training program and examination

Work Rights

Not specified

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