Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Whiteblossomcarecenter

Administer oral and topical medications
Document medication administration
Follow facility medication policies
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document 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 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.
  • Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.
  • Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.

Matching Summary

Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document 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
  • Document medication administration
  • Follow facility medication policies
  • Report medication errors and reactions
  • Verify resident identity for medication

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain friendly working relationships
  • Cooperate with facility surveys
  • Participate in quality assurance programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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