Medication Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program.
• Currently registered or licensed in the applicable State and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Complete a State-approved Certified Medication Aide program and exam.
• Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, store, and document commonly used oral and topical medications and medications ordered by the attending physician.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to assess potential medication errors, including when, where, and why they occur and how they can be prevented.
• Report medication errors immediately.
• Ensure that medication is administered only with a written, signed, and dated order from an attending physician.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Perform CNA functions as directed by the supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow facility practices, procedures, laws, regulations, guidelines, and department programs and policies.
• Maintain patient rights and safety and sanitation competency, and protect confidential information.