Certified Medication Aide

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spanish Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM seeks a qualified medication aide to administer prescribed medications and treatments under supervision.

You will verify resident identity, record drug details on the chart, present medications, observe ingestion, and ensure accurate documentation.

Prior long-term care experience and state certification are preferred to deliver safe, compassionate resident care and maintain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold state-required certification for med administration.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments according to state regulations.
• Verifies resident identity and records drug details on forms and the resident's chart.
• Presents medications and observes ingestion or administration, using approved procedures.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

Certified as required by state law

Job description

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations 1to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified as required by state law.
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred

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