Certified Medication Aide

Rosevillecarecenter

Administer oral and topical medications
Follow medication administration policies
Maintain resident confidentiality
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 nursing leadership 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 nursing leadership and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • You will accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document medications while following established nursing standards and facility policies.
  • You will participate in quality assurance programs and cooperate with facility surveys to improve medication administration accuracy and safety.

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 nursing leadership and the Director of Nursing Services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications
  • Follow medication administration policies
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Measure and report vital signs

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide with state approved training
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Ability to read and interpret medical and technical documents
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts
  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Maintain current certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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