The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders
Job Summary
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders.
Employees must verify resident identities, observe ingestion, and promptly report any medication errors or adverse reactions to nursing supervisors.
The position involves maintaining strict confidentiality of resident health information and cooperating with government inspections and quality assurance committees.
Matching Summary
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents under physician orders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
Participate in quality assurance programs
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Ability to assist in emergency evacuations
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Must have completed state approved training program