Kma

Gateway Post Acute

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents under physician orders

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or topical medications for residents under physician orders.
  • Employees must verify resident identity, observe medication ingestion, and promptly report any errors or reactions to supervisors.
  • The position involves maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information and cooperating with government agency surveys.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately preparing, administering, and documenting oral and/or 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 health information
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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