Geriatric Medication Aide for Safe Resident Care

HarborChase of Daytona; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Daytona is seeking a medication aide to assist with resident medications in a Florida long-term care community. You will ensure six rights of medication administration, document on the MOR, and maintain a clean med cart while following safety and infection control guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, state-required CE credits if applicable, and at least one year of experience in a geriatric or long-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; state-specific training may be required.
• Must obtain continuing education credits as required by the state (if applicable).
• Minimum of one year experience in a related setting.
• Experience in a long-care community and/or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Experience in emergency care and first aid preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Medication Observation Record (MOR).
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medications for residents according to their MOR.
• Document clearly on the MOR after medications are taken, given, or disposed of.
• Maintain a neat, organized med cart/cabinet and restock as needed.
• Provide residents with required treatments as part of their service plan.
• Respond to resident calls and observe for adverse reactions; report promptly.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Typing

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

HarborChase of Daytona is seeking a medication aide to assist with resident medications in a Florida long-term care community. You will ensure six rights of medication administration, document on the MOR, and maintain a clean med cart while following safety and infection control guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, state-required CE credits if applicable, and at least one year of experience in a geriatric or long-care setting.