Certified Medication Aide - Full Time

Kennedy Care Center

Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
Not specified; not specified; benefits: discounted...
Not specified (potentially onsite)
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before treatment
Document medication administration accurately
Kennedy Care Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Forest Grove, Oregon, to assist in administering medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes adherence to established nursing standards and requires effective communication and documentation skills

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
  • The role requires maintaining a friendly, productive working relationship with other members of the department of nursing and physicians.

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Kennedy Care Center is seeking a Certified Medication Aide in Forest Grove, Oregon, to assist in administering medications to residents under the direction of nursing staff. The role emphasizes adherence to established nursing standards and requires effective communication and documentation skills.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits: Discounted employee meals, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k), PTO & Holiday pay

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer oral and topical medications safely
  • verify resident identity before treatment
  • document medication administration accurately
  • report medication errors immediately
  • maintain confidentiality of health information

Nice-to-have

  • friendly productive working relationships
  • participate in quality assurance programs
  • cooperate with inter-departmental personnel

Key Requirements

  • Must possess high school education or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Successfully completed state approved training program
  • Passed necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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