The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of 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 the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion or application.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
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 the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
Medication administration and documentation
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Resident identity verification protocols
Adherence to state nursing standards
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Experience with quality assurance programs
Ability to work in team environments
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Commitment to continuing education
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent