Part-Time Medication Aide, Assisted Living

Jackson Creek Post Acute in; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson Creek Post Acute is seeking a Part-time Medication Aide in Assisted Living (Healthcare). Follow facility policies to administer medications, document doses, and report errors.

You will support Quality Assurance, maintain patient safety, verify resident identity, document vital signs, and collaborate with nursing staff and pharmacists. Must have state-approved training and licensure as a Medication Aide; high school education required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• Language Skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials; ability to write reports and procedures.
• Mathematical Skills: apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies to administer medications and document doses.
• Report any medication errors and participate in QA programs.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing staff, physicians, and pharmacists.
• Ensure medications are properly labeled, charted, and disposed according to policy.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications and document vital signs.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Licensed Medication Aide

State approved training program

Job description

Jackson Creek Post Acute is seeking a Part-time Medication Aide in Assisted Living (Healthcare). Follow facility policies to administer medications, document doses, and report errors.

You will support Quality Assurance, maintain patient safety, verify resident identity, document vital signs, and collaborate with nursing staff and pharmacists. Must have state-approved training and licensure as a Medication Aide; high school education required.