Medication Aide - Ft

Cypressridgecarecenter

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Administering oral and topical medications
Documenting medication administration
Observing medication ingestion
Cypress Ridge Care Center is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents, ensuring compliance with established nursing standards and facility policies. The ideal candidate must have completed a state-approved training program and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this job is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervision and in accordance with established standards and facility policies.
  • Essential duties include accurately preparing, administering, and documenting medications, noting and reporting errors, and maintaining a friendly working relationship with other healthcare professionals.
  • The role requires participation in quality assurance programs, adherence to facility procedures for medication handling and destruction, and ensuring resident confidentiality.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Cypress Ridge Care Center is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents, ensuring compliance with established nursing standards and facility policies. The ideal candidate must have completed a state-approved training program and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administering oral and topical medications
  • Documenting medication administration
  • Observing medication ingestion
  • Reporting medication errors
  • Verifying resident identity
  • Maintaining resident confidentiality

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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