Resident Medication Care Specialist

AUTUMNWIND in; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTUMNWIND in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under supervision. You will follow policies, document accurately, verify resident identity, and report any medication issues.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper labeling, charting, participating in quality assurance, and maintaining professional relationships with staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Medication Aide with state-approved training required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials.
• Ability to write reports and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and employees.
• Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by the attending physician under supervision.
• Follow facility policies and report medication errors.
• Assist in developing procedures to reduce medication errors.
• Complete forms, charts, and reports as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with nursing and medical staff.
• Report complaints from residents to Nursing Services.
• Participate in quality assurance and safety programs.
• Accurately prepare, administer, and document medications and vital signs.
• Verify resident identity before administering medications.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Presentation skills

Mathematical aptitude

Reasoning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Medication Aide with state-approved training

Job description

AUTUMNWIND in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a licensed Medication Aide to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician under supervision. You will follow policies, document accurately, verify resident identity, and report any medication issues.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper labeling, charting, participating in quality assurance, and maintaining professional relationships with staff and physicians.