Hca/ Cna Medication Aid

Highlandpalmshc

Administer oral and topical medications
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 supervisors

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 supervisors.
  • 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 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 supervisors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • Successful examination completion per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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