Compassionate Medication Aide - Patient Care & Med Admin

Kenwood-Health-Center,-LL; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenwood-Health-Center,-LL in Kentucky seeks a dedicated Medication Aide to ensure proper dosage and distribution of medications for residents, take vital signs, and record information in medical files in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include stocking and labeling drugs, preparing medications, instructing residents, handling authorizations, and performing glucose testing as directed. Requires High school diploma or equivalent and a Medication Aide Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medication Aide Certificate required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate stock of drugs, ensures proper storage and labeling.
• Prepares medication for residents.
• Distributes medication and instructs residents in proper use.
• Records each distribution in the resident's medical file.
• Takes vital signs and records them.
• Documents and processes authorizations for required medical services.
• Performs glucose testing by glucometer as directed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Record keeping

Patient instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication Aide Certificate

Job description

Kenwood-Health-Center,-LL in Kentucky seeks a dedicated Medication Aide to ensure proper dosage and distribution of medications for residents, take vital signs, and record information in medical files in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities include stocking and labeling drugs, preparing medications, instructing residents, handling authorizations, and performing glucose testing as directed. Requires High school diploma or equivalent and a Medication Aide Certificate.