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 confidentiality of protected health information and participating in quality assurance programs to improve medication process accuracy.
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
Licensed Medication Aide certification
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication administration skills
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Strict adherence to safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Ability to cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
Experience with quality assurance programs
Familiarity with medical abbreviations
Continuing education participation
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Must complete state approved training program and examination