Certified Medication Aide - Athens, United States - Park Highlands Nurse & Rehab

Description

Responsible for appropriately administering residents prescribed PO, topical (unbroken skin) and rectal medication according to the physicians orders and Medication Administration policies.

Monitors adverse affects of administered medications and reports them immediately to Charge Nurse.
Records all medication administration according to company policy.
Reports any medication errors immediately to Charge Nurse.
Responsible for maintaining security of the medication cart and environment free of accident hazards.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and privacy of residents.
Responsible for observing infection control policies for medication administration.
Responsible for properly monitoring assigned administration of resident medication.
Responsible for notifying the Charge Nurse of complaints, reactions or any change in resident status.