Medication Aide

Cherrydalepa

Starting at: $20 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication administration accurately
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician

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 must accurately prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications while verifying resident identity and observing ingestion.
  • Staff are required to maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while adhering to strict confidentiality.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician.

Salary

Starting at: $20 /hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed Medication Aide
  • Completed state approved training program
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Current certification status maintained

Work Rights

Not specified

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