Compassionate Medication Aide — Resident Care & Safety

Quality Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dependable Medication Aide to support residents’ medication needs. The Medication Aide works under the general supervision of a licensed nurse and follows all applicable requirements and facility policies.

Responsibilities include documenting medications administered, reporting refusals or errors promptly, observing residents for changes in condition, maintaining privacy, and following infection prevention and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Tennessee Medication Aide certificate required.
• Current nurse aide certification and long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Compassionate communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to resident dignity, safety, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within the scope of Tennessee Medication Aide certification.
• Follow medication administration procedures and resident-specific instructions.
• Document medications administered and report refusals, errors, or concerns promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Observe residents and report changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and facility policies.

Job description

The Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a dependable Medication Aide to support residents’ medication needs. The Medication Aide works under the general supervision of a licensed nurse and follows all applicable requirements and facility policies.

Responsibilities include documenting medications administered, reporting refusals or errors promptly, observing residents for changes in condition, maintaining privacy, and following infection prevention and safety policies.