Medication Aide - Assisted Living Part Time

Pikes Peak Post Acute

Accurately prepare and administer oral medications
Verify resident identity before medication administration
Document medication errors and incidents promptly
The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents

Job Summary

  • The role requires accurately and safely preparing, administering, and documenting oral and topical medications for residents.
  • Employees must maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists while reporting any grievances.
  • 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 and topical medications for residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately prepare and administer oral medications
  • Verify resident identity before medication administration
  • Document medication errors and incidents promptly
  • Maintain confidentiality of protected health information
  • Follow facility policies for medication disposal

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly productive working relationship with staff
  • Participate in quality assurance programs
  • Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel
  • Assist in developing prevention procedures
  • Attend continuing education programs

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Medication Aide certification
  • State approved training program completion
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Ability to read technical procedures
  • Mathematical skills for dosage calculations

Work Rights

Not specified

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