Medication Aid

Valley View Post Acute

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 usd hourly; bonus/equity: no...
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Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
Valley View Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist with the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have completed a state-approved training program for Medication Aides

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/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires participating in facility surveys, quality assurance programs, and maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information.

Matching Summary

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Valley View Post Acute is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist with the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of nursing staff and physicians. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have completed a state-approved training program for Medication Aides.

Salary

Base: $20.00 - $35.01 USD Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before treatment
  • Document medication administration accurately
  • Report medication errors immediately
  • Measure and record resident vital signs

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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