Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Santarosapostacute

Administer oral and topical medications
Follow facility policies and procedures
Document medication administration
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director

Job Summary

  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
  • Follow facility policies and procedures governing the administering of medications to residents, noting and reporting errors, and assisting in developing and implementing procedures to prevent them.
  • Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists, and report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.

Matching Summary

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications
  • Follow facility policies and procedures
  • Document medication administration
  • Report medication errors
  • Maintain resident confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Cooperate with inter departmental personnel
  • Friendly productive working relationship
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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