MEDICATION AIDE - LIBERTY OF LEE

Liberty Health; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health Sanford, North Carolina invites qualified candidates to join as a Medication Aide at Liberty of Lee. You will administer medications per policy, monitor residents, and document all actions.

The role requires careful handling of controlled substances and adherence to safety standards. Requirements include NA1 registry, completion of a state-approved training program, and the ability to read, hear, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication as directed per policies, excluding injections, g-tube, nasogastric, and IV meds.
• Performs vital signs and related routine nursing procedures.
• Counts controlled substances and follows sign-in/sign-off on shift changes.
• Performs universal precautions and hazardous chemical handling to ensure safety.
• Documents and reports any medication errors immediately.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Safety procedures

Controlled substances handling

Education

NA1 registry

State-approved training program

Job description

MEDICATION AIDE - LIBERTY OF LEE

Liberty Health Sanford, North Carolina, United States

About this position

MEDICATION AIDE - LIBERTY OF LEE

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

MEDICATION AIDE

Job Description:

• Administers medication as directed in the Medication Administration policies and procedures manual except injections, medication given by g-tube or nasogastic tubes and IV medications.
• Performs job duties ethically and morally; practices good leadership skills.
• Performs procedures such as vital signs, giving enemas and suppositories, etc.
• Performs universal precaution and hazardous chemical procedures in order to keep residents and staff safe.
• Performs documentation and reports ay medication errors immediately.
• Counts controlled substance medications, gives/takes reports and follows proper sign-in, sign-off procedures when changing shifts.

Job Requirements:

• Registered on the NA1 registry with no allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Successfully complete the state approved training program including competency evaluation and facility orientation program.
• Ability to read, see, hear, and speak adequately to perform the essential job responsibilities.
• Ability to crouch, stand, bend, stoop, and walk intermittently during the workday.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; on a regular basis, or at least 10 times per shift.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.