Medication Aide: Safe, Precise Resident Care

MCKAYCREEK; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MCKAYCREEK is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nurse supervision. You will follow facility policies and document all med passes accurately, while maintaining resident safety and confidentiality.

Primary duties include reporting errors, participating in quality assurance activities, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure high standards of medication management are upheld.

Qualifications

• Must have state-approved Medication Aide license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read orders and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents as ordered by physicians.
• Note and report errors in medication administration and participate in QA activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications administered and resident records.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare staff.

Skills

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Medication Aide

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MCKAYCREEK is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents under physician orders and nurse supervision. You will follow facility policies and document all med passes accurately, while maintaining resident safety and confidentiality.

Primary duties include reporting errors, participating in quality assurance activities, and collaborating with the nursing team to ensure high standards of medication management are upheld.