Medication Aid

Karcher Senior Living

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 usd hourly; bonus/equity: no...
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering 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 administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or unauthorized access attempts.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering 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

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before treatment
  • Document medication administration accurately
  • Report medication errors immediately
  • Maintain resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Participate in quality assurance programs
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Assist in developing error prevention procedures

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Successful completion of required examinations

Work Rights

Not specified

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