Medication Aide — Safe Admin & $2k Bonus

Verde Valley Assisted Living in; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Verde Valley Assisted Living seeks a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and adherence to facility policies.

Offering a $2,000 incentive bonus paid in three installments, the position requires a high school diploma and state-approved Medication Aide training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide with completed state-approved training.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies for administering medications to residents.
• Note and report medication administration errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to prevent medication errors.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Document and chart medications accurately.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications as ordered.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Verde Valley Assisted Living seeks a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of nursing supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and adherence to facility policies.

Offering a $2,000 incentive bonus paid in three installments, the position requires a high school diploma and state-approved Medication Aide training.