The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of 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 the administering of 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 the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under the direction of nursing supervisors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Strict adherence to facility policies
Resident confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Nice-to-have
Experience with quality assurance programs
Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental teams
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Participation in continuing education
Strong communication with physicians
Key Requirements
High school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program