MEDICATION AIDE

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is seeking a Medication Aide in Pullman, WA. The role involves dispensing and charting medications, taking vital signs, and documenting residents’ conditions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities include amending charts, performing accuchecks, and coordinating with physicians and external agencies as needed. A high school diploma, first aid and CPR, and fingerprint screening are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Cooperate with other employees.
• Ability to bend, lift and stand for extended periods.
• Pleasant, tactful, and courteous.
• High school graduate.
• First aid training and CPR certificates.
• Acceptable references.
• Current physical exam and TB test.
• Fingerprint screening compliance.

Responsibilities

• Pour, pass, and chart medications.
• Perform accucheck.
• Preserve the dignity and self-respect of all residents.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and records.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to supervisor.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Complete charting and incident reports.
• Attend all required trainings and in-services.
• Ordering medications.
• Contact Doctors and outside agencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow directions

Education

High school graduate

First aid training

CPR certification

TB test

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pullman, WA 99163, Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.75 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care

Medication Aide

Position Summary

Under the direction of Director of Nursing, the Medication Aide performs tasks that involve specific supportive services for residents, pouring dispensing and charting medications, vital signs, general charting of resident’s condition and completion of a variety of forms

Responsibilities

1. 1. Pour, pass, and chart medications.
2. 2. Perform accucheck.
3. 3. Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of all residents.
4. 4. Practice confidentiality regarding residents and their records.
5. 5. Keep alert to residents’ conditions. Report changes in residents’ attitude, appearance, behavior, or physical abilities to supervisor.
6. 6. Promptly answer call lights.
7. 7. Complete appropriate paperwork such as charting and incident reports.
8. 8. Attending all training and in-services required.
9. 9. Ordering medications
10. 10. Contacting Doctors and outside agencies.

Qualifications

1. 1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. 2. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
3. 3. Ability to conform to requirements of dress code and personal hygiene standards.
4. 4. Ability to cooperate with other employees.
5. 5. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
6. 6. Pleasant, tactful, and courteous.
7. 7. Highschool Graduate
8. 8. Must have first aid training and CPR certificates.
9. 9. Must have acceptable references.
10. 10. Must have current physical exam and TB test.
11. 11. Must be able to pass fingerprint screening