Hca/ Cna Medication Aid

Bedford Pa

Medication aide license required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication preparation and administration
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Employees must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information and promptly reporting any suspected violations or medication errors.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing staff.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medication Aide license required
  • State approved training program completion
  • Accurate medication preparation and administration
  • Vital signs measurement and recording
  • Patient identity verification before treatment
  • Documentation of medication refusal or errors

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Participation in quality assurance programs
  • Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
  • Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent
  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • Completion of state approved training program
  • Successful completion of necessary examinations

Work Rights

Not specified

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