Medication Aide - Ft

Santa Cruz Post Acute

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Administering medications to residents
Follow facility policies and procedures
Report medication errors and reactions
** Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking a Medication Aide to assist in the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies, emphasizing accuracy, safety, and effective communication within the healthcare team. **

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.
  • Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your certification on a current status.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Santa Cruz Post Acute is seeking a Medication Aide to assist in the administration of medications to residents under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The role requires adherence to established nursing standards and facility policies, emphasizing accuracy, safety, and effective communication within the healthcare team. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administering medications to residents
  • follow facility policies and procedures
  • report medication errors and reactions
  • verify resident identity before medication
  • maintain resident confidentiality

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • licensed Medication Aide
  • state approved training program
  • high school education or its equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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