Certified Medication Aide

OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Medication Administration Aide to support residents in a long-term care setting in Las Cruces, NM. You will administer prescribed medications, document doses, and observe residents during medication delivery in accordance with state regulations and facility policies.

The position requires certification as required by state law; prior experience in long-term care is preferred. Schedule is Thursday through Sunday with 8- or 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Certification as required by state law.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

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.
• Present medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Education

Certification as required by state law

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations to 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.
• Present 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

Schedule is Thursday-Sunday 8hr or 10hr shifts