Hca/ Cna Medication Aid

Pineridgepa

Administering medications
Following facility policies
Reporting medication errors
The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.
  • Essential duties include accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications, verifying medication labels, and following procedures for medication destruction and receipt errors.
  • The role requires maintaining resident confidentiality, participating in quality assurance programs, and cooperating with facility surveys and continuing education to maintain certification.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing staff and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administering medications
  • Following facility policies
  • Reporting medication errors
  • Observing medication ingestion
  • Verifying resident identity

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly, productive working relationship
  • Cooperating with inter-departmental personnel
  • Familiarity with medical abbreviations

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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