The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
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 participating in facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Medication Aide license required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication documentation skills
Vital signs measurement experience
Resident safety and confidentiality adherence
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
Successful completion of state approved training program