Medication Aid

San Joaquin NRC

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 usd hourly; bonus/equity: no...
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Administer oral and topical medications
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
** San Joaquin NRC is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of medical professionals. The candidate must adhere to established nursing standards and facility policies, while also participating in quality assurance programs. **

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** San Joaquin NRC is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under the guidance of medical professionals. The candidate must adhere to established nursing standards and facility policies, while also participating in quality assurance programs. **

Salary

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

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
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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