Kma

San Joaquin NRC

Administer oral and topical medications safely
Verify resident identity before medication
Document medication errors and refusals
The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents.
  • Employees must verify resident identity, observe medication ingestion, and document any instances where prescribed medication is not administered.
  • The position involves participating in Quality Assurance programs and cooperating with government agency surveys to ensure compliance.

Matching Summary

The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral or topical medications for residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administer oral and topical medications safely
  • Verify resident identity before medication
  • Document medication errors and refusals
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Participate in facility surveys and inspections
  • Measure and report vital signs accurately

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationships
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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