Medication Aides -Fulltime-Larkspur-DBL-Weekends

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Certified Medication Aide position is to administer oral and topical medications to patients/residents. The individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Additionally, routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the patients/residents must be performed.

• State certification as a Nursing Assistant mandatory.
• State approved medication administration certification (where required).
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs of patients/residents as assigned or when required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately.
• Observes for and reports any reactions or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse or the appropriate shift.
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Documents reason for and response to PRN medications in a timely manner.
• May dispense narcotics and must account for them under the supervision of the licensed or charge nurse per facility policy.
• Properly secures medication carts and medication rooms per state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Attends facility education in–services.
• May make observation rounds under the supervision of the licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• May supervise nursing assistants or orderlies as assigned by the charge nurse on the shift.
• Ensures that medication rooms, medication carts, and medication refrigerators are kept clean and well organized.
• Ensures that any expired medications are removed for destruction per facility policy and procedures.
• Attends quality assurance meetings as requested.
• Function as a team leader and role model.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks clinical policies and procedures for abuse prevention and understands employee responsibilities to enforce them.
• Responsible for assuring patient or resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Benefits include a 401(K) plan with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care