Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Hilltopparkpa

Accurately prepare and administer medications
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration and refusals
The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians.
  • Employees must maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with the nursing department, attending physicians, and pharmacists while ensuring resident safety.
  • The position involves participating in Quality Assurance programs and assisting in developing procedures to prevent medication errors.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents as ordered by physicians.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately prepare and administer medications
  • Verify resident identity before treatment
  • Document medication administration and refusals
  • Report medication errors and reactions promptly
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationship with staff
  • Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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