Accurate medication administration and documentation
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing supervision
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 nursing supervision.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of all resident care information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or medication errors.
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 nursing supervision.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration and documentation
Knowledge of medical abbreviations and symbols
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance committees
Ability to assist with resident evacuations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program