Certified Medication Aide

Objective

Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations 1to residents and maintains related medical records under supervision of Nurse Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

· Administers prescribed medications and treatments as defined by state regulations in accordance with approved techniques and notes time and amount on resident’s chart.

· Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms and records.

· Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.

· Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

· Certified as required by state law.

· Previous experience in long-term care preferred