Certified Medication Aide-1

Aviara Healthcare Center

Administering medications
Following facility policies
Reporting medication errors
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
  • Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administering medications
  • Following facility policies
  • Reporting medication errors
  • Documenting medication administration
  • Observing medication ingestion

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly working relationship
  • Cooperating with inter-departmental personnel
  • Participating in quality assurance

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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