Medication Aide

Kennedycarecenter

Starting at: $20 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication pass
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict facility policies.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Salary

Starting at: $20 /hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication pass
  • Document medication administration accurately
  • Report medication errors immediately
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Participate in quality assurance programs
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • Must possess high school education or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Must complete state approved training program
  • Must pass necessary examination(s) per state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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