Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Haywood Post Acute

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents in an assisted living facility

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents in an assisted living facility.
  • Employees must maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident protected health information and report any suspected violations immediately.
  • The position involves participating in quality assurance programs and cooperating with government agency surveys to ensure facility compliance.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents in an assisted living facility.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Ability to assist in emergency evacuations
  • Experience with drug receipt error procedures

Key Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • Successful completion of required examinations

Work Rights

Not specified

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