Accurate medication preparation and administration
This job posting is for a Medication Aide position at Redlands Healthcare Center, focusing on assisting with the administration of medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role requires a licensed Medication Aide, emphasizing adherence to established nursing standards and documentation protocols
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 strict confidentiality of protected health information and participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
Matching Summary
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This job posting is for a Medication Aide position at Redlands Healthcare Center, focusing on assisting with the administration of medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role requires a licensed Medication Aide, emphasizing adherence to established nursing standards and documentation protocols.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and recording
Medication error reporting and prevention
Resident identity verification before administration
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Continuing education participation
Key Requirements
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
High school education or equivalent
Successfully completed state approved training program