Certified Medication Aide: Impactful Resident Care

Gardens of Westbrooke; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbrooke Manor in Florida is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents according to physician orders and nursing standards. You will follow facility policies under supervision from nurses and the Director of Nursing Services to provide daily resident care and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering meds, verifying resident identity, recording entries, reporting changes, and cooperating with room and unit staff

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs.
• Must be a cooperative team member and follow policies.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies for administering medications to residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Verify resident identity before administration of medication.
• Maintain narcotic records accurately and report discrepancies.
• Record entries clearly on charts and reports.
• Dispose of drugs following established procedures.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Job description

Westbrooke Manor in Florida is seeking a Certified Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents according to physician orders and nursing standards. You will follow facility policies under supervision from nurses and the Director of Nursing Services to provide daily resident care and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering meds, verifying resident identity, recording entries, reporting changes, and cooperating with room and unit staff