Medication Aide Pm Shift

Salinas Valley Post Acute

Salinas, California, USA
Administer oral and topical medications
Document medication administration
Observe and verify medication ingestion
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.
  • Essential duties include accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications, noting and reporting errors, and verifying resident identity before treatment.
  • The position requires participation in quality assurance programs and adherence to facility procedures for medication handling, destruction, and receipt errors.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications
  • Document medication administration
  • Observe and verify medication ingestion
  • Report medication errors and reactions
  • Verify resident identity before medication

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain friendly working relationships
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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