The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of all resident care information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or medication errors.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Strict adherence to safety protocols
Confidentiality of protected health information
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Experience with quality assurance programs
Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Participation in continuing education
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program
Passed necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws