Certified Medication Aide

Ivapostacute

Administering medications
Reporting errors
Resident care
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
  • Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administering medications
  • reporting errors
  • resident care
  • charting medications
  • vital signs measurement

Nice-to-have

  • friendly working relationship
  • cooperating with surveys
  • quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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