The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction.
Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity before treatment.
The role requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under nursing direction.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Medication administration and documentation
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Patient identity verification procedures
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Participation in quality assurance programs
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program