Accurate medication preparation and administration
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards.
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 facility surveys and quality assurance programs.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under strict nursing standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Licensed Medication Aide certification required
State approved training program completion
Accurate medication preparation and administration
Vital signs measurement and reporting
Resident identity verification before treatment
Documentation of medication errors and refusals
Nice-to-have
Friendly productive working relationships
Ability to interpret medical abbreviations
Cooperation with inter-departmental personnel
Participation in quality assurance programs
Adaptability to changing work assignments
Key Requirements
Must possess a high school education or equivalent
Must be a licensed Medication Aide
Successfully completed state approved training program