Geriatric Medication Aide — Compassionate Med Admin

Delta; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Delta is seeking a Medication Administration Professional to provide daily care to residents in a long-term care setting. You will prepare and administer medications, verify patient identities, and document timely administration according to federal and state guidelines.

You must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a state Medication Administration certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; duties include maintaining a compliant medication area and completing

Qualifications

• One year of experience in geriatric health or retirement facility.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current Medication Administration certification from designated state agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
• Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patients do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with the company policy and state and/or federal regulations
• Other tasks as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

Medication Administration certification from designated state agency

Job description

Delta is seeking a Medication Administration Professional to provide daily care to residents in a long-term care setting. You will prepare and administer medications, verify patient identities, and document timely administration according to federal and state guidelines.

You must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a state Medication Administration certification. Prior long-term care experience is preferred; duties include maintaining a compliant medication area and completing