Certified Medication Aide

Lincolnmeadowscarecenter

Administering medications
Nursing standards
Facility policies and procedures
The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • Essential duties include accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting medications, as well as observing and verifying medication ingestion.
  • The position requires participation in quality assurance programs and continuing education to maintain certification and improve the medication process.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administering medications
  • nursing standards
  • facility policies and procedures
  • reporting errors and complaints
  • resident care information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly working relationship
  • cooperate with surveys
  • quality assurance programs
  • continuing education programs

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide
  • state approved training program
  • high school education or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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